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Largest Attack Since WWII Against Naval Forces

Published March 21, 2026, 17:02
Largest Attack Since WWII Against Naval Forces

The US military announced that it has reduced Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz by bombing an underground facility housing cruise missiles, intelligence equipment, and radar. The operation was carried out using special bombs that penetrate deep into the ground. According to the US military, the facility was used to store anti-ship missiles and other equipment that posed a threat to international navigation. President Trump stated that the US is considering gradually reducing its operations in the Middle East against the “Iranian terrorist regime.” The escalation of tensions is due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for attacks by the US and Israel. This bombing, according to the US military, constitutes the largest attack against a country's navy since World War II, with 8,000 Iranian targets hit, including 130 Iranian ships. The situation has caused a serious crisis in international trade, particularly in the trade of hydrocarbons, leading to price increases worldwide.