Trump Claims US Sank 9 Iranian Warships, Vows to Send the Rest “To the Bottom of the Sea”

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SAPNews Pro, Washington – US President Donald Trump said the war against Iran could last up to a month, following Washington’s announcement that it had destroyed the headquarters of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guards. Israel described the joint operation as delivering “a severe blow” to Tehran’s command and control system.

“I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk nine Iranian naval ships, some of them relatively large and important. We are going after the rest — they will soon be at the bottom of the sea,” Trump wrote on social media on March 2, 2026.

In an interview with the Daily Mail, Trump said the military campaign could continue for four weeks. “It’s a four-week process. Iran is a big country, so it may take four weeks or less,” he stated.

Trump added that the United States remains open to talks with Tehran but did not confirm whether negotiations would resume soon.

The conflict has heightened uncertainty across the Middle East and the global economy, particularly following reports of the death of Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader. Shipping, aviation and oil markets have been significantly affected by the military escalation.

Two US officials, speaking anonymously to Reuters, said three American service members were killed at a base in Kuwait. Trump acknowledged the likelihood of further casualties and vowed retaliation.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that only about one in four Americans supports the military operation. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a route for roughly 20% of global oil supply — could trigger sharp increases in international crude prices.

Israel’s military said it had established aerial superiority over Tehran and carried out strikes on intelligence and military command centres.

In Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that a temporary leadership council had assumed the Supreme Leader’s duties during the transition period.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi signalled openness to de-escalation but maintained that Tehran is prepared to continue fighting.

As the conflict enters its second day, more than 1,000 Iranian targets have reportedly been struck. The situation remains highly volatile, with international leaders urging restraint to prevent a broader regional war.