Donald Trump has announced that United States forces destroyed and sank nine Iranian naval vessels in what he described as a significant military operation targeting Iran’s maritime capabilities.
In a statement posted on Sunday, Trump said he had been informed that U.S. forces had “destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important,” adding that operations were ongoing.
“We are going after the rest — They will soon be floating at the bottom of the sea, also!” the president stated.
Trump further claimed that in a separate strike, U.S. forces “largely destroyed” Iran’s naval headquarters. He did not specify the location of the facility or provide additional operational details.
“Other than that, their Navy is doing very well!” he added.
There was no immediate official response from Tehran or independent confirmation of the reported strikes at the time of filing this report.
The developments, if confirmed, would mark a major escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, particularly involving the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. Analysts say such actions could have significant implications for regional security and maritime stability in the Middle East.
Further details are expected as military and diplomatic channels respond to the claims.