Iran has claimed responsibility for firing warning shots at US Navy destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz, a key Middle Eastern maritime route. According to Iran’s army public relations office, the incident occurred after US destroyers in the Gulf of Oman allegedly turned off their radar systems and attempted to move toward the strait. Iranian naval forces reportedly issued radio warnings about potential ceasefire violations before escalating their response.

State media reported that Iran used cruise missiles, rockets, and combat drones to deliver the warning shots. Tehran warned that such risky maneuvers would have consequences for what it called the American-Zionist enemy. The confrontation has drawn international concern due to the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes.

Analysts cited in the report noted that any escalation in this region could affect global energy markets, given the strait’s critical role in oil transportation.