# maritime conflict

US Says It Has Destroyed More Than 30 Iranian Vessels, Including a WWII‑sized 'Drone Carrier', Raising Stakes in the Gulf

US Central Command says it has destroyed over 30 Iranian vessels, including a large unmanned aerial vehicle carrier, and reports sharp drops in Iranian missile and drone attacks. Washington says it will target Iran’s missile industrial base to prevent reconstruction, a campaign that risks wider regional escalation and long‑term strategic consequences.