U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces have neutralized Iranian naval vessels operating in the Gulf of Oman over the past two days.
According to the official statement, 11 ships in the area stopped operating after attacks by the United States, although details regarding the units involved and the type of weaponry used were not disclosed.
Footage released by the command shows precision strikes against moving ships. So far, there has been no independent confirmation of the extent of the damage, nor an immediate public reaction from Tehran. The episode increases tensions in a region considered strategic for international trade and the global flow of energy.
The Gulf of Oman connects the Arabian Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for transporting oil and gas. Iranian naval presence in the area, including Revolutionary Guard forces, is frequent and historically marked by episodes of pressure on commercial shipping, according to U.S. officials.
CENTCOM also indicated 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, adapted to operate unmanned aerial systems, was used to extend Iran’s strategic reach in the region. If the loss is confirmed, it would represent a significant impact on Iran’s ability to project maritime power through drones.
Source : UK Defence Journal | Photo: X @CENTCOM | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
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
