06.04.2026 17:20
Iran announced that it targeted the USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship belonging to the United States with a missile attack, while it was claimed that the ship withdrew from the area after the attack.
In a statement made by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, it was noted that the LHA-7 type USS Tripoli ship belonging to the U.S. Navy was subjected to missile attacks. The statement included the phrase, “The ship, carrying more than 5,000 sailors and Marines, was targeted by Iran’s lightning-fast missile attacks.”
CLAIM OF THE SHIP RETREATING
The Iranian side claimed that after the attack, the ship had to retreat towards the southern Indian Ocean. However, there has been no verification from independent sources regarding the scale of the attack.
NO STATEMENT FROM THE U.S. YET
U.S. authorities have not yet made an official statement regarding the attack in question. This situation has led to ongoing uncertainty about the confirmation of the claims.
ENTERED THE REGION IN MARCH
According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) data, the USS Tripoli was deployed to the Middle East at the end of March. The ship, which is 844 feet long and 106 feet wide, has the capacity to carry approximately 3,500 sailors and Marines along with various air assets. The ship serves as the flagship of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.