President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Iranian forces were completely destroyed after launching an unprovoked attack on three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting immediate American retaliation against Iranian military installations and port facilities despite an existing ceasefire between the two nations.Destroyers Under Fire—No American CasualtiesU.S. Central Command reported that Iranian forces fired multiple missiles, drones, and deployed small attack boats against the USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason as the destroyers moved toward the Gulf of Oman. American forces intercepted all incoming threats without sustaining damage or casualties. CENTCOM immediately launched self-defense strikes targeting Iranian missile and drone positions, command-and-control facilities, and intelligence nodes responsible for coordinating the assault against American vessels. Fox News reported that U.S. forces struck Qeshm Port and Bandar Abbas before hitting the Bandar Kargan naval checkpoint in Minab. Trump detailed the confrontation on Truth Social, stating the destroyers successfully completed their transit under fire. All Iranian attackers were eliminated, including numerous small boats that quickly sank. American forces knocked down incoming missiles and incinerated drones targeting the warships.Trump Issues Ultimatum to TehranThe president warned Iranian leadership that future attacks would trigger far more severe military responses if Tehran fails to sign the framework agreement currently under negotiation. Trump described Iran as abnormal and its leaders as lunatics who would use nuclear weapons without hesitation if given the chance. He insisted they will never have that opportunity, promising to strike harder and more violently if the deal is not finalized quickly. Trump later downplayed the retaliatory strikes to ABC News, calling them just a love tap while maintaining the ceasefire remains in effect. The president paused Project Freedom—a U.S.-backed maritime operation protecting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz—earlier this week, citing progress toward a complete and final agreement with Iran.What This MeansThe confrontation marks another dangerous escalation between Washington and Tehran despite ceasefire negotiations. Iranian state media provided conflicting reports, initially blaming the United Arab Emirates before acknowledging exchanges of fire with the enemy. The destroyers will rejoin the American naval blockade around the strategic waterway. CENTCOM emphasized it does not seek escalation but remains positioned to protect American forces throughout the region.SourcesBreitbart: Trump: Iranian Attackers ‘Destroyed’ After Firing on U.S. Destroyers — Ports Struck; Ceasefire Holding