Trump Claims U.S. Destroyed Iranian Navy and Threatens Remaining Fast Attack Ships

Strait of Hormuz Maritime Transit Restrictions·April 10 – April 13, 2026

18 days ago

Trump Claims U.S. Destroyed Iranian Navy and Threatens Remaining Fast Attack Ships

President Donald Trump announced that the United States has destroyed 158 Iranian naval vessels. He claimed the Iranian Navy is completely obliterated following recent military actions. Despite this claim, the President issued a warning to Iran's remaining fast attack ships. He stated that any vessels attempting to disrupt the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports will be immediately eliminated. Trump compared the potential military response to tactics used against maritime drug traffickers. This escalation follows reports that the U.S. Navy has already begun mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Officials previously noted that Iran is unable to locate its own mines. This failure has prevented the waterway from reopening to commercial shipping.

President Trump on Iranian Navy and BlockadeTrump threatens to blow up Iranian ships that disrupt port blockadeTrump Claims Iranian Navy 'Completely Obliterated' While Also Threatening To Go After 'Fast Attack' ShipsTwo U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz

20 days ago

U.S. Navy Destroyers Transit Strait of Hormuz Following Reports of Iranian Military Collapse

U.S. Central Command confirmed that naval destroyers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz to begin mine-clearing operations U.S. naval destroyers have crossed. This movement comes amid reports that recent military actions have severely damaged Iran's naval and air capabilities Operation Epic Fury. The transit is a key step toward reopening the waterway for international trade. While previous reports noted that Iran was unable to locate its own mines Iran is unable to locate or remove mines, U.S. forces are now working to secure the passage for commercial ships Strait of Hormuz will soon be open.

Operation Epic Fury's resounding resultsThe Strait of Hormuz will soon be openU.S. naval destroyers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz

20 days ago

U.S. Officials Claim Iran Cannot Locate Mines in Strait of Hormuz as Clearing Operations Begin

U.S. officials report that Iran is unable to reopen the Strait of Hormuz because it cannot find or remove the sea mines it previously laid U.S. officials report Iran is unable to locate mines. While Iranian officials have suggested the waterway requires military coordination for transit, former NATO commanders have dismissed claims that the passage is currently safe or open as nonsense former NATO commander disputes Iranian claims. President Donald Trump stated that the United States is now beginning the process of clearing the Strait of Hormuz to assist international shipping Trump announces U.S. clearing operations. He claimed that Iran's naval and air capabilities have been largely destroyed and that the country lacks the technical ability to manage the mines it deployed Trump claims Iran is losing military capabilities. Reports indicate that the inability to clear these mines is delaying the resumption of global oil transit through the region reports say mine issues hinder reopening.

President Donald J. Trump on Truth SocialIran Unable to Find Mines in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. SaysFormer NATO commander: 'Nonsense' for Iran to say Strait of Hormuz is openUS officials claim Iran unable to find mines it laid in strait of Hormuz, report says