Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims missile strike on US aircraft carrier and destroyer

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has claimed to have successfully targeted a US aircraft carrier and destroyer with ballistic missiles, alleging that both ships were damaged and compelled to withdraw from the area. The Guard stated that the targeted carrier and destroyer had been harassing Iranian vessels and enforcing a naval blockade, leading to the US Navy acknowledging that two of its warships had come under attack.

The Revolutionary Guard warned that continued hostile actions would be met with strong responses from Iran's armed forces, asserting that Iran is now stronger than ever.

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