🚨 BREAKING: US NAVY JUST WIPED OUT IRAN’S FLEET — 9 WARSHIPS DESTROYED & SUNK! 🔥🌊💥

President Trump drops the bomb: American forces have obliterated NINE Iranian naval vessels — some massive and critical — and “largely destroyed” their entire naval HQ. Ships now at the bottom of the sea, headquarters in ruins, and Trump vows: “We’re going after the rest — they’ll soon be floating wreckage too!”

This comes right after Khamenei’s death in the opening strikes of Operation Epic Fury. Iran’s navy — once a threat to the Strait of Hormuz and global oil — is being erased. Is this the knockout blow? Or will Tehran escalate even harder with missiles raining on Israel and US bases?

You won’t see this level of dominance reported everywhere… raw details, satellite pics of burning ships, and what’s next in this exploding war 👇 Click below for the full shocking breakdown before it’s everywhere — this is GAME-CHANGING!  🔥

U.S. military operations against Iran delivered a devastating strike to the Islamic Republic’s naval capabilities Sunday, with President Donald Trump announcing that American forces had “destroyed and sunk” nine Iranian naval vessels and “largely destroyed” the country’s naval headquarters.

The announcement came as part of Operation Epic Fury — the U.S. codename for the joint campaign with Israel that began February 28 — aimed at dismantling Iran’s missile arsenal, naval power, nuclear remnants, and proxy networks following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in initial strikes. Trump made the claim in a Truth Social post, stating: “I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important. We are going after the rest — They will soon be floating at the bottom of the sea, also! In a different attack, we largely destroyed their Naval Headquarters. Other than that, their Navy is doing very well!”

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) partially corroborated the naval strikes, confirming that forces had targeted an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette, which was struck while pier-side at Chabahar in the Gulf of Oman and was “currently sinking.” Satellite imagery from commercial providers showed plumes of smoke and burning vessels at Iran’s Konarak naval base in southern Iran, one of hundreds of targets hit across the country since operations launched.

The nine-vessel figure, while not independently verified in full detail by CENTCOM at press time, aligns with Trump’s briefing and reflects the aggressive U.S. focus on neutralizing Iran’s ability to threaten maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — the chokepoint for roughly 20% of global oil trade. Analysts noted that Iran’s navy, split between the regular Artesh fleet and the more aggressive Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, has long relied on fast-attack craft, submarines, and corvettes to project power and harass shipping.

The naval losses represent a significant degradation of Tehran’s conventional maritime force at a time when the conflict has already spilled into the Gulf. Iranian retaliation included missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, as well as strikes near Dubai and Doha. Reports indicated debris from intercepted projectiles fell in civilian areas, and one strike damaged infrastructure close to high-profile Gulf sites. Iran also claimed attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, though U.S. officials denied hits on American or allied commercial vessels.

The broader campaign has inflicted heavy damage elsewhere. U.S. B-2 stealth bombers, equipped with 2,000-pound munitions, targeted hardened ballistic missile facilities, while Israeli Air Force jets established claimed air superiority over Tehran, striking command centers, air defenses, and launchers. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported intercepting more than 50 Iranian drones and hitting hundreds of military targets in western and central Iran.

Casualties on the U.S. side include three service members killed and five seriously wounded, marking America’s first combat losses in the operation, according to CENTCOM. Trump vowed to avenge the deaths, warning Iran against further escalation: “If they hit hard, we will hit with a force that has never been seen before.”

Iran’s response has focused on missile barrages toward Israel, with waves continuing into Monday targeting Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and central regions. Israeli defenses intercepted most threats, but penetrations caused civilian deaths — including nine in Beit Shemesh from a residential building collapse — and injuries from shrapnel. Hezbollah joined with rocket fire into northern Israel, prompting Israeli counterstrikes in Lebanon that killed at least 31.

On the Iranian home front, the regime grapples with leadership vacuum after Khamenei’s death, along with dozens of senior officials and commanders. An interim council operates amid national mourning, with state media off-air in parts and funerals drawing crowds in Tehran. Iranian officials accused the U.S. and Israel of war crimes, vowing sustained retaliation, while rejecting negotiations under bombardment.

The naval strikes carry strategic weight beyond immediate losses. Destroying Iran’s surface fleet limits its ability to mine the Strait of Hormuz, deploy anti-ship missiles, or support proxy operations like those of the Houthis in the Red Sea. Experts from think tanks like the Institute for the Study of War noted that preemptive coalition attacks had already degraded missile launchers and storage, forcing smaller Iranian barrages despite Tehran’s claims of massive retaliation.

Satellite photos reveal the scope: smoke rising from Konarak base, damaged piers at Chabahar, and strikes on other naval facilities. While Iran maintains asymmetric capabilities — including swarms of small boats, submarines, and shore-based missiles — the conventional navy appears severely crippled early in the campaign.

President Trump framed the operation as defensive and decisive, emphasizing prevention of nuclear breakout, destruction of missile threats, and neutralization of terror proxies. He indicated the campaign could last “four weeks or less” or longer until objectives are met. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed the resolve, urging Iranians to rise against the regime.

Regional fallout includes flight cancellations across the Middle East, oil price spikes on supply disruption fears, and intercepted missiles over Jordan and Gulf airspace. European allies provided logistical support, while Britain permitted base use.

As U.S. aircraft carriers like the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R. Ford remain on station, launching F/A-18s and F-35s, the focus stays on suppressing remaining Iranian threats. With nine ships confirmed sunk by U.S. accounts and headquarters in ruins, Iran’s naval posture has shifted dramatically — from regional menace to a force fighting for survival.

Rescue and damage assessment continue in affected areas, casualty counts rise on multiple fronts, and the world monitors closely. Whether this naval devastation forces de-escalation or provokes fiercer asymmetric responses remains the critical question as Operation Epic Fury presses forward.