U s navy ship fired warning shots at iranian vessels

You're referring to a recent incident in the Persian Gulf!

Yes, on May 12, 2021, the United States Navy (USN) fired warning shots at Iranian naval vessels in the Persian Gulf, according to reports from both the US and Iranian military.

The incident occurred when a US Navy patrol boat, the USS Firebolt (PC-11), was conducting routine operations in the Persian Gulf. The Iranian vessels, reportedly including a fast-attack craft and a patrol boat, approached the USN ship at a high speed, allegedly in a "threatening" manner.

In response, the USS Firebolt fired several warning shots into the water, near the Iranian vessels, to deter them from further approaching. The USN claimed that the Iranian vessels did not respond to repeated warnings and continued to close in on the US ship.

The Iranian military, however, disputed the USN's account, stating that the Iranian vessels were simply conducting routine exercises and were not threatening the US ship. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that the USN had "provoked" the incident by entering Iranian territorial waters.

The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf, where both countries have been involved in a series of confrontations and standoffs in recent years. The US has accused Iran of harassing and intimidating its naval vessels in the region, while Iran has claimed that the US is seeking to provoke a conflict.

In the aftermath of the incident, both countries have issued statements emphasizing their commitment to maintaining maritime security and stability in the Persian Gulf. The USN has also increased its presence in the region, with additional ships and aircraft being deployed to the area.

It's worth noting that the Persian Gulf is a critical waterway for global energy trade, and any escalation of tensions between the US and Iran could have significant implications for regional and global security.