US Central Command Reports Destruction of Iranian Naval Vessels in Gulf of Oman

The US Central Command reported destroying all 11 Iranian naval vessels in the Gulf of Oman within 48 hours, including the IRIS Shahid Bagheri, a drone carrier operated by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy. The US shared video footage of the strikes, emphasizing its commitment to securing maritime navigation. Iran has claimed retaliatory strikes causing US casualties, which the US partially confirmed, reporting six deaths and 18 injuries. Conflicting reports also mention friendly fire incidents involving US aircraft.