Undisclosed Location – U.S. forces struck an Iranian drone carrier during the ongoing military campaign against Iran, leaving the vessel on fire as part of efforts targeting the country’s naval capabilities.

Officials said the attack was carried out during Operation Epic Fury, the large-scale U.S. military operation aimed at dismantling Iranian military power. According to U.S. Central Command, the warship that was hit is a drone carrier roughly the size of a World War II aircraft carrier.

The strike comes as U.S. forces continue a broader effort against Iran’s navy. Commanders reported that dozens of Iranian naval vessels have already been destroyed during the campaign.

Images and video released by the U.S. military show smoke rising from the targeted ship after the strike, with the vessel still burning following the attack.

The drone carrier was described as one of Iran’s naval platforms designed to operate unmanned aerial vehicles from the sea, making it a significant asset for maritime drone operations.

The strike marks another escalation in the naval dimension of Operation Epic Fury, as U.S. forces continue targeting Iranian military infrastructure and fleet assets.

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