WORST BLOW TO THE US MILITARY "SINCE WORLD WAR II"

March 23, 2026

TL;DR

US President Trump threatened to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened.
Iran responded by stating the strait is not blocked and holds the US and Israel responsible for escalating danger.
Two LNG tankers destined for India passed through the Strait of Hormuz without incident.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied any recent talks with the US.
The Israeli military announced new strikes on Tehran after Trump delayed attacks on Iranian infrastructure.
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, returned to its base on Crete.
China called for an end to military operations and a return to negotiations, warning of regional chaos.
The Israeli air force hit a bridge on the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
Debris from an intercepted Iranian missile fell in northern Israel, causing a fire.
The US military denied Iran's claims of shooting down an F-15 fighter jet.
Satellite images published by Iran allegedly show extensive destruction of US strategic infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, including radar systems and fuel pumping stations.
Military analysts suggest these losses are the heaviest blow to the US armed forces since World War II.

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