The US sank 24 Iranian ships. US President Donald Trump spoke about this during an event at the White House, RIA Novosti reported.
“Their fleet was destroyed, 24 ships in three days. That's a lot of ships,” Trump said.
Previously, the head of the US Central Command, Bradley Cooper, said the US military had destroyed 17 Iranian ships, including 1 submarine.
The situation in the Middle East escalated on February 28 after the US joined Israel in launching a military operation against Iran. According to US President Donald Trump, this action is due to “running out of patience” because Tehran does not want to give up its nuclear ambitions.
One of the attacks by the American and Israeli troops fell on the residence of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and he could not be saved. Tehran responded by firing missiles and drones at Israeli and US air bases in the area. Read more in the article by Gazeta.Ru.
Previously, Iran named the main threat to maritime transport activities in the Strait of Hormuz.
