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US Forces Sink Iranian Drone-Carrying Vessel

Published March 6, 2026, 09:14
US Forces Sink Iranian Drone-Carrying Vessel

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it destroyed an Iranian drone-carrying vessel, described as being comparable in size to a World War II-era aircraft carrier. The vessel is on fire, and CENTCOM states its determination to complete the mission of sinking Iranian ships. The head of CENTCOM, Admiral Brad Cooper, had previously reported that US forces have already sunk more than 30 Iranian vessels. This escalation occurs during a period of heightened tension between the US and Iran, with the region closely monitoring developments.