Iran claims to have severely damaged a US warship, missile hit a US combat support ship.

Source: Global Times
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According to reporters from the Central Station, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran announced that it has achieved significant results in a maritime counterattack operation: the naval forces of the Revolutionary Guard launched multiple missiles, accurately hitting a U.S. combat support ship. The Revolutionary Guard stated that the target was severely damaged after being struck by the missiles. Furthermore, the Revolutionary Guard issued a stern warning that all other maritime assets of the U.S. military in the relevant waters have now entered the predetermined strike range of the Revolutionary Guard's missile and drone units, and attacks will continue. (Central Station reporter Wang Zheng)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
multiple missiles launched
Activity
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) successfully struck a U.S. combat support ship with missiles
Location
Persian Gulf
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Time
recently
Equipment
missiles
Summary

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched multiple missiles that successfully struck a U.S. combat support ship in the Persian Gulf, causing significant damage. The IRGC has warned that all U.S. maritime assets in the area are now within their strike range, and they intend to continue their attacks.

Key Facts
  • Iran's IRGC launched multiple missiles
  • A U.S. combat support ship was hit and severely damaged
  • All U.S. maritime assets in the area are within the IRGC's strike range
  • The IRGC warned of continued attacks in the region