The United States military has destroyed and sunk nine Iranian naval vessels, according to a statement from the White House.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that US President Donald Trump announced the military action on the Truth Social platform. "I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk nine Iranian warships, some of which are relatively large and significant," the American leader stated. He further added that US forces are currently pursuing remaining Iranian vessels, suggesting that they too would soon be at the bottom of the sea.
This escalation follows a period of heightened tensions in the region's strategic waterways, where the US Navy maintains a significant presence to ensure freedom of navigation. The destruction of these vessels marks a significant shift in the maritime security landscape, as the United States continues to respond to perceived threats against its interests and allies in the Middle East. Such naval engagements often occur near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which a substantial portion of the world's oil supply passes.
