U.S. Sinking Iran's Navy, Trump Announces

President says 9 Iranian warships already destroyed, more to come

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the U.S. military has been sinking Iran's Navy, having already destroyed 9 Iranian warships so far and planning to go after the rest. Trump said U.S. strikes have also largely destroyed Iran's naval headquarters.

Why it matters

The escalating military conflict between the U.S. and Iran has raised concerns about a potential wider war breaking out in the region, with both sides launching attacks on each other's military assets and infrastructure.

The details

According to Trump, the U.S. has deployed B-2 stealth bombers to strike hardened, underground Iranian missile facilities with 2,000-lb bombs. The U.S. strikes have also pummeled Iran's naval headquarters, largely destroying it. In retaliation, Iran's military has launched hundreds of missile and drone attacks, resulting in the first 3 U.S. service member deaths and 5 serious injuries on Sunday.

  • On Sunday, March 1, 2026, President Trump made the announcement about the U.S. sinking Iran's Navy.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States who announced the U.S. is sinking Iran's Navy.

U.S. Military

The armed forces of the United States that have been carrying out strikes against Iran's military targets.

Iran's Navy

The naval forces of Iran that have been the target of the U.S. military strikes.

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What they’re saying

“They will soon be floating at the bottom of the sea.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States (detroitnews.com)

What’s next

The U.S. military is expected to continue its bombing campaign against Iran's military assets, raising the risk of further escalation and potential wider conflict in the region.

The takeaway

The ongoing military confrontation between the U.S. and Iran has the potential to spiral into a broader regional war, with both sides launching attacks on each other's forces and infrastructure, resulting in casualties on both sides.