The US Central Command said US forces had destroyed Iranian naval vessels operating in the Gulf of Oman over the past two days.
According to an official statement, 11 ships in the area were disabled after the attacks carried out by the United States, although details of the affected units and the type of weapons used were not released.
Footage released by the command shows precision strikes against ships in motion. So far, there is no independent confirmation of the extent of the damage, and there was no immediate public reaction from Tehran. The incident raises tensions in a region that is strategically important for international trade and global energy supply.
The Gulf of Oman connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas transport. Iran’s naval presence in the region, including Revolutionary Guard forces, is frequent and, according to U.S. authorities, has historically pressured merchant ships on several occasions.
CENTCOM also reported that the Iranian drone carrier Shahid Bagheri was hit in the first hours of the so-called Operation Epic Fury. According to Washington, the ship – which was converted to operate unmanned aerial systems – was used to increase Iran’s strategic reach in the region. If confirmed, the loss could deal a significant blow to Iran’s ability to project power at sea through the use of drones.
Source: UK Defence Journal | Photo: X @CENTCOM | This content is generated with the help of artificial intelligence and verified by the editors
Two days ago, the Iranian regime had 11 ships in the Gulf of Oman, today they have ZERO. The Iranian regime has harassed and attacked international shipping in the Gulf of Oman for decades. Those days are over. Freedom of maritime navigation has underpinned American and global… pic.twitter.com/nzdkMVMqZC
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 2, 2026
