War begins(Apr 29)US & Philippine navy launch fire and sank Iranian ship help China fish boat in SCS

War begins : the US and Philippine navy launch fire and sank Iranian ship help China fish boat in South China Sea A UNITED STATES warship was forced to fire warning shots at Iranian vessels after a close encounter in the Persian Gulf, the US Navy has said. The US Navy said Iranian vessels charged at two American ships in the Persian Gulf on Monday. The incident forced the US to act, with one warship firing warning shots at the Iranian boats. During the incredibly close encounter - which could have resulted in a collision, the US Navy said the Iranian boats came just 68 yards away from both American ships at one point. In a statement, the US Navy said that at 8pm on April 26, three Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) fast inshore attack craft (FIAC) failed to exercise due regard for the safety of other vessels.