US President Donald Trump confirmed that three US Navy destroyers successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, despite being subjected to a direct attack by Iranian forces. Trump clarified that the American ships sustained no damage, while the attacking force suffered heavy losses in lives and equipment during the engagement.
In a post on his 'Truth Social' platform, Trump described the details of the confrontation, noting that the destroyers crossed the strait under a barrage of heavy fire. He added that US forces managed to completely destroy the attacking Iranian ships, in addition to sinking a number of speedboats that attempted to intercept the American naval vessels.
The US President indicated that the destroyers' defensive systems easily shot down missiles and drones launched by Iran towards the ships. He mentioned that the Iranian drones burned in the air before falling into the sea, emphasizing that the United States possesses superior military technology capable of repelling any threat.
In statements to international media, Trump considered the attacks carried out by Washington in response to Iranian provocations to be merely a 'light strike' so far. Despite this escalation, he affirmed that the ceasefire agreement concluded between the two parties officially remains in effect, calling on Tehran to quickly sign a final agreement.
For its part, the Central Operations Room of the Iranian Armed Forces, 'Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters,' accused the United States of a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement. Iranian sources said that US forces targeted an oil tanker and a commercial ship while they were crossing the strait, which necessitated a direct military response from their side.
Iranian reports indicated that air raids targeted civilian areas in the south of the country, specifically in Bandar Khamir, Sirik, and Qeshm Island. The sources confirmed that these strikes were carried out in cooperation with some countries in the region, leading to a state of military alert on the Iranian coasts overlooking the Gulf.
In contrast, the US military announced counter-strikes targeting vital Iranian military facilities in response to what it described as unjustified hostile acts. The targets included missile and drone launch sites, as well as command, control, and intelligence centers that were overseeing operations in the strait.
Trump threatened Iran with a 'bigger' and harsher strike if it did not back down from its hostile behavior and adhere to international agreements. He explained that the three destroyers that crossed the strait would join the US forces stationed there, forming what he described as a 'steel wall' as part of the naval blockade plan imposed on Tehran.
Qeshm Island witnessed violent explosions, especially at Bahman Pier, during the intense exchange of fire between the two sides on Thursday night. The US Central Command confirmed that it had eliminated all incoming threats that attempted to target the destroyers during their routine journey through the international waterway.
Trump concluded his statements by emphasizing that Iran will never be given the opportunity to possess nuclear weapons, considering that its current behavior proves that it is 'not a normal country.' He warned that the United States would confront any future aggression with double force to ensure the security of international navigation and protect its interests in the region.
A normal country would have allowed these destroyers to pass, but Iran is not a normal country, and if they had the chance to use a nuclear weapon, they would do so without hesitation.
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Trump Vows Bigger Strike on Tehran, Affirms Ceasefire Holds Despite Hormuz Clashes