Iran Fires Missile and Drone Warning Shots at 2 U.S. Destroyers as CENTCOM Denies Any Attack
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Updated · CBS New York · Jun 5
Iran Fires Missile and Drone Warning Shots at 2 U.S. Destroyers as CENTCOM Denies Any Attack
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jun 5
Summary
Iran’s navy said it fired a missile and a drone as warning shots at two U.S. destroyers in the Sea of Oman, framing the move as retaliation for U.S. “hostilities” and vessel seizures.
Overnight, U.S. forces boarded the sanctioned tanker MT Davina in the Indian Ocean, and CENTCOM said its wider blockade has redirected 129 commercial vessels and disabled six to enforce compliance.
CENTCOM disputed Tehran’s account, saying no U.S. ships were fired on or attacked and that American forces continue operating freely while enforcing the blockade.
The maritime clash comes as U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks remain stalled and Tehran says no peace deal can be reached unless fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon ends.
With naval clashes escalating in the Gulf, what is the diplomatic off-ramp to prevent an all-out war with Iran?
How can the U.S. confirm Iran’s nuclear sites are destroyed when IAEA inspectors have been blocked for a year?
U.S. Maritime Blockade of Iran: The MT DAVINA Interdiction and Its Global Impact on Oil, Shipping, and Security (June 2026)
Overview
On June 5, 2026, the U.S. intensified its global maritime enforcement by boarding the vessel MT DAVINA, marking a major escalation in sanctions against Iran. This action reflects the U.S. government's broader strategy of imposing a blockade on Iran’s sea trade, with a clear message that international waters cannot shield sanctioned actors. The Department of War and INDOPACOM are committed to denying illicit actors, especially those transporting Iranian oil, freedom of movement at sea. These efforts signal a new, assertive approach to disrupting networks that provide material support to Iran, reshaping the global maritime landscape.