Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims it struck the U.S. amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli in a missile attack, forcing the vessel to withdraw, according to a statement carried by state media. US-Iran war: The West Asia conflict has been intensifying with Tehran and Washington exchanging barbs and rejecting each other's claims and proposals with the latest being the Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims that it struck the US' gigantic assault ship USS Tripoli in a missile attack. After the strikes, the ship moved back toward the southern Indian Ocean, according to the IRGC said. What is the USS Tripoli? The USS Tripoli (LHA-7) is a crucial and gigantic assault ship designed to attack in both air and in water showcasing air and marine power.

Source: dna April 06, 2026 12:30 UTC