An Iranian Navy Jamaran-class warship has been struck by US forces during the opening phase of Operation Epic Fury, with US Central Command stating the vessel is sinking at a pier in Chah Bahar on the Gulf of Oman.
In a statement, CENTCOM said the ship was hit as part of coordinated strikes that began on 28 February, targeting Iranian military infrastructure including command and control facilities, air defences, missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields.
The command described the vessel as a Jamaran-class corvette. The Jamaran class, also known as the Moudge class, displaces around 1,500 tonnes and is equipped for anti-surface, anti-air and anti-submarine warfare. The lead ship of the class entered service in 2010 and is among the most capable domestically built surface combatants in the Iranian fleet.
CENTCOM stated that following the initial wave of strikes, US and partner forces defended against what it described as hundreds of Iranian missile and drone attacks. It said there were no reports of US casualties and that damage to US installations was minimal.
A social media post from CENTCOM showed a graphic identifying the Jamaran-class vessel and its reported location in southeastern Iran. The command did not immediately provide further detail the extent of damage beyond stating the ship was sinking.