US President Trump Claims Sinking of Nine Iranian Naval Ships and Damage to Naval Headquarters

US President Donald Trump announced that American forces have sunk nine Iranian naval ships, including some described as large and important, and largely destroyed Iran's naval headquarters in separate attacks. Trump warned that remaining Iranian naval vessels would also be targeted. The US Central Command confirmed striking an Iranian corvette in the Gulf of Oman. Iran has vowed retaliation, while regional tensions have escalated, including protests at the US consulate in Karachi. No official Iranian response to the naval claims has been reported.