U.S.-Israel Joint Strikes Reportedly Sink Nine Iranian Ships
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Washington — President Donald Trump said Sunday that U.S. forces destroyed and sank nine Iranian naval ships and damaged Iran’s naval headquarters after joint strikes with Israel. U.S. Central Command reported overnight air operations involving B-2 bombers and said an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette was struck at the start of Operation Epic Fury. State agencies reported explosions in Tehran and other cities and cited Iranian casualties and injuries; SANA and QNA reported strikes and military casualties. The U.S. and Israel continued operations into a second day as reports and official statements emerged this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. Prior missile exchanges and heightened tensions preceded joint operations.
- 2. Saturday: U.S.-Israel joint strikes reportedly began against Iranian military targets.
- 3. March 1: President Trump posted that nine Iranian naval ships were destroyed and naval HQ damaged.
- 4. March 1–2: CENTCOM reported overnight B-2 bomber strikes and that a Jamaran-class corvette was struck during Operation Epic Fury.
- 5. March 2: SANA and QNA reported explosions in multiple Iranian cities and cited hundreds of casualties; regional strikes and responses continued.
Why it matters
This U.S.-Israel joint operation could affect global politics and your safety. It might escalate tensions in the Middle East, possibly impacting oil prices. Keep an eye on gas prices at your local station.
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