Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that American forces have effectively neutralized Iran's naval vessels and missile launch platforms, claiming a significant blow to Iran's military capabilities.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trump revealed in an interview with Fox News that the U.S. military operations have resulted in the sinking of all Iranian ships and the destruction of most missile launch platforms, with only 20% of these capabilities remaining. This statement underscores the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, following a sequence of strikes and counterstrikes in the region.

The military operations have been primarily aimed at dismantling Iran's missile infrastructure and naval strength, which Trump identified as critical aspects of Iran's military strategy in the Middle East. In his discussion with Fox News, Trump stated, "We dealt Iran an extremely severe blow, something no other country has done, and it was planning to take control of the Middle East."

These developments highlight the growing conflict and the strategic military maneuvers undertaken by the U.S. to curtail Iran's influence in the region.