US Central Command stated that US forces have eliminated Iranian Navy vessels operating in the Gulf of Oman over the past two days.
According to the official statement, 11 ships located in the area ceased operations after the attack carried out by the United States, although details of the units involved and the type of weapons used have not been released.
Pictures published by the command show precision strikes against ships in motion. So far, there is no independent confirmation of the extent of the damage, nor has there been any immediate public reaction from Tehran. The episode raises tensions in a region considered strategically important for international trade and the global flow of energy.
The Gulf of Oman connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for the transport of oil and gas. The Iranian naval presence in the area, including forces from the Revolutionary Guard, is frequently and historically characterized by episodes of pressure against merchant ships, according to US authorities.
CENTCOM also stated that the Iranian drone ship Shahid Bagheri was hit in the early hours of the so-called Operation Epic Fury. According to Washington, the ship, which is adapted to operate unmanned aerial systems, was used to expand Iran’s strategic reach in the region. If confirmed, the loss would represent a significant blow to Iran’s ability to project maritime power through the use of drones.
Source: UK Defence Journal | Photo: X @CENTCOM | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed 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
