Iran’s Claims Challenged by US

Updated: 11:14 PM PKT — June 5, 2026

The United States imposed a new round of sanctions related to Iran on Friday, targeting multiple individuals, 12 companies, and six Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tankers.

According to the US Treasury Department, the sanctioned entities include five companies based in the Marshall Islands, four in the United Arab Emirates, and one in China. The targeted vessels include four Panama-flagged tankers.

Updated: 9:42 PM PKT — June 5, 2026

The United States military has refuted Iran’s claims that its navy fired warning shots at American warships in the Gulf of Oman, stating that no such incident occurred.

In a social media post, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Iranian forces neither attacked nor fired upon US naval vessels, adding that such an action would have been a clear violation of the ceasefire. The denial contradicts earlier reports from Iranian state media, which had also aired videos purportedly showing missile and drone launches as part of the operation.

Updated: 7:40 PM PKT — June 5, 2026

Iran’s navy has confirmed it fired warning missiles and drones at U.S. warships in the Gulf of Oman, accusing the U.S. Navy of harassing maritime traffic and seizing commercial vessels, according to Iranian state media. The exchange occurs amid heightened tensions over maritime security as Washington enforces sanctions on Iranian oil shipments.

Separately, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command stated its forces had intercepted a sanctioned stateless vessel, the M/T DAVINA, in the Indian Ocean. The command added that it would continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.

Updated: 7:09 PM PKT — June 5, 2026

The Iranian navy has claimed it took action against two US destroyers in the Gulf of Oman, forcing them to retreat after they allegedly ignored radio warnings and approached the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, missiles and drones were aimed at the American warships, causing them to withdraw towards the Indian Ocean.

The Iranian navy warned that long-range missiles would be used if the warships returned to the area. There has been no immediate official response from US officials, and the claims have not been independently verified.

Updated: 6:38 PM PKT — June 5, 2026

Iran has conditioned any broader peace agreement with the United States on a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated, “This war will end only when it ends in Lebanon as well.” The statement follows Hezbollah’s rejection of a US-brokered pact between Israel and Lebanon, which did not include provisions for an Israeli withdrawal.

Separately, Araqchi accused the United States and Israel of using UAE territory for actions against Iran, claiming to have documentary proof. The ongoing regional conflict continues to affect global trade, with a recent drone attack forcing a temporary suspension of oil loading in Oman. The UN World Food Programme has also warned that rising fuel and transport costs are pushing millions closer to hunger.

Updated: 5:37 PM PKT — June 5, 2026

The Iranian navy fired warning shots at US warships in the Gulf of Oman, forcing them to leave the area. According to an Iranian news agency, warning missiles and drones were also fired at the American vessels.

Following the incident, the US warships departed the Gulf of Oman and proceeded towards the Indian Ocean.