Pakistan, June 5 -- Iran's navy said it fired warning missiles and drones at U.S. warships in the Gulf of Oman on Friday. The incident marks a fresh escalation in maritime tensions between Tehran and Washington. Regional shipping, energy markets, and international security stakeholders could be affected by the latest confrontation.

Iranian state media reported that the navy launched the warning measures after accusing U.S. forces of harassing maritime traffic. Tehran also alleged that the U.S. Navy had seized commercial vessels and oil tankers operating in the region. Iranian authorities described the action as a response to activities they considered provocative.

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