An Iranian warship was destroyed in a powerful explosion at the port of Bandar Lengeh in southern Iran, marking the third vessel struck by the U.S. Navy in recent days amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf.

Video footage circulating online shows a massive blast followed by intense flames engulfing the ship while docked at the port. Thick smoke and fire consumed the vessel as emergency responders scrambled in the surrounding harbor area.

Multiple reports indicate the attack is part of a broader U.S. response to Iranian aggression across the region. According to international reporting, the strikes have targeted Iranian naval assets connected to the Islamic Republic’s military operations in the Gulf. Among the vessels reportedly affected in recent strikes is the Iranian destroyer IRIS Dena, which has been linked to Tehran’s expanding naval activities.

Sources say the recent naval attacks have resulted in more than 100 Iranian casualties and the sinking or disabling of several vessels tied to Iran’s maritime forces. The destruction of the ship at Bandar Lengeh highlights the growing intensity of the confrontation as both sides increase military pressure across strategic waterways.