Israel military says struck several Iranian naval ships in Caspian Sea

Published March 19, 2026 Updated March 19, 2026 07:57pm

The Israeli military said that its fighter jets had struck several Iranian naval vessels in the Caspian Sea the previous day, including vessels equipped with anti-submarine missiles, AFP reports.

The targets included ships equipped with missile systems, support vessels and patrol craft, the military said, adding that a port command centre was also hit in the operation.

The targeted Iranian ships were also equipped with aerial surveillance systems and anti-submarine missiles, the military said

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