Trump: The U.S. Military Will Eliminate Any Iranian "Fast Attack Boats" Near the Blockade Zone

Source: Global Times
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On April 13, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington that U.S. President Trump stated on social media that if Iran's "fast attack boats" approach the U.S. military's blockade zone, they will be eliminated immediately.

Trump claimed that 158 vessels of the Iranian Navy have been completely destroyed. He warned that if any of the Iranian "fast attack boats" that have not yet been struck approach the blockade zone, "they will be eliminated immediately, using the same lethal methods we apply at sea against drug trafficker vessels—swift and brutal."

Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
158 vessels
Activity
U.S. President Trump stated that any Iranian fast attack boats approaching U.S. blockade zones will be destroyed immediately.
Location
Washington
Unit
U.S. Armed Forces
Time
April 13
Equipment
fast attack boats
Summary

U.S. President Trump stated that any Iranian fast attack boats approaching U.S. blockade zones will be destroyed immediately. He claimed that 158 Iranian naval vessels have already been destroyed and warned that remaining boats will face similar treatment as drug trafficking vessels.

Key Facts
  • Trump warned that Iranian fast attack boats will be destroyed if they approach U.S. blockade zones.
  • He claimed that 158 Iranian naval vessels have already been destroyed.
  • The method of destruction will be similar to that used against drug trafficking boats.