Iranian media: Iran drives two US Navy destroyers out of the Gulf of Oman

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, June 5 - According to a report by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting on the 5th, the Iranian Navy fired warning shots at two U.S. Navy destroyers, driving them out of the Gulf of Oman.

It was reported that after the Iranian Navy conducted warning shots using missiles and drones, the "intruding DDG-103 and DDG-87 (U.S. Navy) destroyers have left the Gulf of Oman and are heading towards the Indian Ocean."

DDG-103 and DDG-87 refer to the U.S. Navy destroyers USS Truxtun and USS Mason, respectively.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
2 U.S. Navy destroyers
Activity
Iranian Navy fired warning shots to drive away U.S. Navy destroyers
Location
Oman Gulf · Indian Ocean
Unit
Iranian Navy
Time
June 5
Equipment
missilesdrones
Summary

The Iranian Navy fired warning shots at two U.S. Navy destroyers, DDG-103 and DDG-87, in the Oman Gulf on June 5, driving them towards the Indian Ocean. The engagement involved the use of missiles and drones by the Iranian forces.

Key Facts
  • Iranian Navy fired warning shots at two U.S. Navy destroyers
  • The destroyers were identified as DDG-103 and DDG-87
  • The incident occurred in the Oman Gulf
  • The U.S. destroyers were driven towards the Indian Ocean
  • The warning shots involved missiles and drones