Black-and-white infrared footage released on March 19, 2026 shows U.S. forces carrying out precision airstrikes on Iranian naval vessels in coastal and open waters.

Targeting crosshairs locked onto the dark silhouettes of boats and ships, including fast attack craft and minelayers, before munitions struck. The impacts produced bright flashes, expanding plumes of smoke, and secondary explosions that engulfed the targets in fire and debris amid rippling waves.

Grainy sequences captured from high-altitude drones or aircraft, without audio, document several separate strikes. Thermal blooms and vapor clouds obscured the sites as remnants burned or sank, demonstrating the rapid destruction of the vessels.

The strikes are part of ongoing operations during Operation Epic Fury, illustrating continued U.S. efforts to neutralize Iranian maritime threats in and near the Strait of Hormuz. Recent actions reportedly destroyed dozens of vessels, including more than 16 minelayers, to protect international shipping lanes from harassment.

The moment was described as “U.S. forces are destroying Iranian naval targets that threaten international shipping in and near the Strait of Hormuz.”

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