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Trump Claims Iran’s Navy Air Force and Leaders Wiped Out as Strait Tensions Spike
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Published on 5 May 2026
But analysts point to Strait of Hormuz weaponisation claims
US President Donald Trump said Iran’s navy, air force and leadership are “totally wiped out,” even as Tehran publicly defies Washington. The rhetoric is intensifying alongside reports of a tightening US naval posture. Meanwhile, Gen. Caine accused Iran of weaponising the Strait of Hormuz, and Pete Hegseth warned that “Project Freedom” is “locked and loaded.”
- Trump claims Iran’s navy, air force, and leadership are wiped out
- Gen Caine alleges Iran is weaponising the Strait of Hormuz
- Hegseth says Project Freedom is locked and loaded
- War of words escalates alongside a tighter US naval posture
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