CENTCOM eliminates all Iranian Navy ships in the Gulf of Oman

2026-03-02 - 20:34

Shafaq News- Washington The US military announced that it struck 11 Iranian Navy ships in the Gulf of Oman, saying that there are still no military ships for Iran in this area. In a post on X, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said, “Two days ago, the Iranian regime had 11 ships in the Gulf of Oman. Today, they have ZERO,” Vowing that US forces will continue to defend freedom of maritime navigation. CENTCOM added that “The Iranian regime has harassed and attacked international shipping in the Gulf of Oman for decades. Those days are over.” Two days ago, the Iranian regime had 11 ships in the Gulf of Oman, today they have ZERO. The Iranian regime has harassed and attacked international shipping in the Gulf of Oman for decades. Those days are over. Freedom of maritime navigation has underpinned American and global... pic.twitter.com/nzdkMVMqZC — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 2, 2026 On Sunday, US President Donald Trump claimed that American forces sank nine Iranian naval vessels and struck Iran’s naval headquarters. In a post on Truth Social, he described several of the ships as “large and important,” with additional targets being pursued.