A new episode of military tensions in the Middle East came to light after reports emerged that United States forces had struck important Iranian naval ships during the first stages of a military operation dubbed “Operation Epic Fury.”
According to information attributed to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), the Iranian ship was used as a drone carrier, IRIS Shahid Bagherihit and sunk during the initial attacks.
The ship, which entered service in February 2025, was converted from a merchant ship and was considered a strategic platform for the Iranian Navy’s drone operations. According to initial reports after the impact, the ship caught fire at sea, indicating severe damage.
Another Iranian ship was also hit
Besides Shahid Bagheri another important ship of the Iranian fleet was also reportedly hit. IRIS Makrana former merchant vessel converted into an expeditionary mobile base, suffered damage during attacks on naval facilities in the port city of Bandar Abbas, one of Iran’s main naval bases.
Makran has been used as a logistics and support platform for long-range naval operations, including missions involving drones, helicopters and fast boats.
Military escalation in the Persian Gulf
The strikes are part of what military sources describe as the first phase of a broader campaign against Iran’s naval assets. Dubbed Operation Epic Fury, the operation is said to be aimed at neutralizing the naval and drone capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Iranian authorities have not yet released a full official assessment of the damage or possible casualties.
The situation continues to develop and new information is expected in the coming hours as more details of the operation are released.
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