Trump claims US strikes sink nine Iranian Naval vessels, hit navy headquarters

2026-03-01 - 18:16

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that U.S. military operations had reportedly sunk nine Iranian naval ships and partially destroyed Iran’s navy headquarters. “I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk nine Iranian naval ships, some of them relatively large and important,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social network. He added, “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!” The president’s statement highlights escalating tensions in the Middle East, though independent verification of the claims was not immediately available. U.S. officials have not yet provided detailed confirmation of the operations, and Iranian authorities have not issued an official response. Analysts warn that such actions could further destabilize the region, affecting maritime security and global oil markets. AFP