Iranian Commander Claims Forces Inflicted 'Serious Damage' on US Warships
Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari said Iranian forces thwarted enemy objectives, though the claim has not been independently verified.
Iran's state news agency IRNA reported that Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari, deputy chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, said Iranian forces had inflicted serious damage on United States warships and emerged victorious by thwarting what he described as the enemy's objectives.
According to IRNA, Heidari made the remarks in comments carried by the outlet, though the report did not specify the date, location or circumstances of the alleged incident involving U.S. naval vessels.
IRNA's report did not provide additional details such as which warships were allegedly affected, the extent of the claimed damage, or any casualties. The agency did not cite independent evidence supporting the commander's statement.
There was no immediate confirmation or comment from the United States military or the Pentagon regarding the claim attributed to Heidari.
Iranian military officials have periodically made statements regarding confrontations with U.S. forces in the region, particularly in the context of tensions in the Persian Gulf and Middle East. Such claims from Iranian state media have not always been corroborated by independent sources or acknowledged by U.S. authorities.
This report is based solely on information published by IRNA, and EGazette has not independently verified the claims made by the Iranian commander.
Sources
- Iran seriously damaged US warships: Commander — IRNA (Iran)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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