Trump reveals US destroyed 9 'important' Iranian naval ships — and is 'going after the rest'
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US Sinks Nine Iranian Warships Amid Operation Epic FuryNine Iranian naval vessels were destroyed and Tehran's naval HQ damaged during a US-Israel offensive starting March 1, 2026.
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- The US sank nine significant Iranian warships and heavily damaged Tehran’s naval headquarters.
- Operation Epic Fury commenced on March 1 as a joint US-Israel campaign targeting Iran's military capabilities.
- At least 48 top Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have been killed during the strikes.
- Three American service members were killed and five seriously wounded, while shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz sharply declined.
WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE.— Donald J. Trump; stated on Truth Social about the Iran operation (Operation Epic Fury).
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