On June 5, 2026, Iranian state media claimed that warning shots were fired at U.S. warships in the Gulf of Oman, forcing American vessels to “retreat” toward the Indian Ocean. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) immediately denied the reports, stating:

🚫 CLAIM: Iran claims it fired warning shots at U.S. warships in the Gulf of Oman, forcing American vessels to “retreat” toward the Indian Ocean. FALSE.
✅ TRUTH: Iranian forces did NOT attack or fire at U.S. Navy warships. Doing so would be a gross violation of the ceasefire.

CENTCOM emphasized that no such attack occurred.