Trump promises to 'destroy' Iran's missile capabilities and 'wipe out' IRGC navy

[Almost Heaven]

US President Donald Trump has confirmed what he described as “massive” American involvement in the ongoing strikes against Iran, saying the aim is to protect the United States by removing what he called immediate threats posed by the Iranian regime.

In a televised address shared on his Truth Social account, Trump said Washington intends to destroy Iran’s missile capabilities and eliminate its naval forces. He claimed Tehran is developing long-range missiles that could threaten the United States and its allies, reiterating that Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.
Trump also addressed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps directly, warning its members to surrender their weapons. He said those who comply would be treated fairly and granted immunity, while those who refuse would face death- language that signals a sharp escalation and raises the prospect of broader US military action.

The remarks come amid heightened tensions across the Middle East, as strikes continue to hit multiple locations inside Iran.

Trump promises to 'destroy' Iran's missile capabilities and 'wipe out' its Navy - i24NEWS

Trump says the U.S. aims to eliminate Iran’s missile and naval capabilities, warning the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to surrender as strikes intensify across the country

www.i24news.tv

 

[Hol]

Trump also addressed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps directly, warning its members to surrender their weapons. He said those who comply would be treated fairly and granted immunity, while those who refuse would face death- language that signals a sharp escalation and raises the prospect of broader US military action.

 

[Tall Timbers]

I'll be surprised if Iran has anything to threaten ships with in the Strait of Hormuz in another 24-48 hours or so.

 

[Spartan Sprinter]

Looks like mission accomplished as the news link has just advised that Iran's navy has been wiped out

https://www.news.com.au/world/middle-east/usiran-war-live-updates/live-coverage/7b38dcb61fb671e5d37ce175edfd2027

 

[Tall Timbers]

Iranian warship sinks off Sri Lanka, bodies recovered at sea​

GALLE, Sri Lanka, March 4 (Reuters) - An Iranian warship has sunk off the coast of Sri Lanka, with the Sri Lankan authorities saying on ‌Wednesday they had rescued 32 people who were on board and recovered several bodies from the sea.
Sri Lankan Foreign minister Vijitha Herath told parliament that the ship, identified as IRIS Dena, had sunk.

Sources in Sri Lanka's navy and defence ministry said the vessel ⁠had been attacked by a submarine and at least 101 people were missing in the incident that took place off Sri Lanka's Indian Ocean coast.

Hegseth says U.S. sub sank Iranian warship off Sri Lanka

A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday.

www.reuters.com

I'll bet the Captain of this ship thought they'd be spared so long as they stayed far from home.

 

[Armor of Light]

I was guessing we had subs in the area.