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Trump Says U.S. Sank Nine Iranian Warships as Joint Offensive Rolls On

Washington signals openness to talks despite ongoing strikes that have produced the first U.S. fatalities.

Overview

  • CENTCOM confirmed three U.S. service members were killed and five gravely wounded during operations linked to the Iran campaign.
  • Trump claimed U.S. forces destroyed and sank nine Iranian navy vessels and struck Iran’s naval headquarters, while CENTCOM reported a Jamaran-class corvette hit and sinking at Chah Bahar.
  • Israel conducted fresh strikes on Tehran as Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and U.S.-aligned Gulf states, with at least ten deaths reported in Israel including nine in Beit Shemesh.
  • The White House said Iranian figures have requested talks; Trump projected roughly four weeks of operations, vowed to avenge U.S. losses, and urged the Revolutionary Guard to surrender in exchange for immunity.
  • Market and security ripples expanded, with crude jumping about 10–13 percent, OPEC+ adding 206,000 barrels per day for April, and Western governments issuing travel warnings and withdrawing staff from the region.