U.S. Strikes/Operation Epic Fury: U.S. Armed Forces Claim They Have Sunk a Jamaran Class Corvette

On Sunday March 1^st, 2026 the U.S. Central Command has claimed to have sunk an Iranian Naval Vessel, a Jamaran Class Corvette, at the Chah Bahar Pier in the Gulf of Oman. The ship that has been struck and sunk is identified as the Jamaran, the first and namesake of the class (Pennant No. 76). There are satellite photos showing black smoke billowing from a docked naval vessel at Konarak.

Specifications of the Jamaran Class Corvettes

Also known as the Moudge (Wave) Class, is an Iranian made light Frigate or Corvette. The first ship of the class was the Jamaran. It was laid down in either 2001 or 2004 and launched on 28 November 2007. It was officially commissioned on 19 February 2010.

Displacement: 1,500 tonnes

Length: 95 meters

Beam: 11.1 meters

Draught: 3.25 meters

Propulsion System: 2x 10,000 horsepower engines with 4x 740 horsepower diesel generators

Max Speed: 30 knots

Crew: 140 personnel

Armament: 1 x 76 mm gun

                   1x 40mm AAA or 1x 30mm CIWS

                   2x 20mm Oerlikon Cannons  

                   2x 12.7 mm Machine Guns

                   4 x Mehrab Surface to Air Missiles

                  4 or 8 x Noor or Qader Anti-Ship Missile

                  2x triple 324 torpedoes

                  1x Bell 214 Anti Submarine Helicopter

Update: 1342 hours 1 March 2026

In a social media post U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed the U.S. has sunk nine (9) Iranian Naval Vessels as well as severely damaged the Iranian Naval Headquarters.

Note: This is developing news and information will be updated when more information becomes available.

Sources:

Routers, "U.S. Says it Sinks Iranian Warship", Routers, March 1, 2026, https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-says-it-sinks-iranian-warship-2026-03-01/ .

Claudia Lee, "Sea Blitz U.S. Forces Sink Iranian Warship in "Epic Fury" Strikes as Satellite Pictures Show Black Smoke Billowing form Vessel at Port", The Sun U.K,, March 1, 2026 at 1552 hours, US forces SINK Iranian warship in 'Epic Fury' strikes as satellite pics show black smoke billowing from vessel at port .

Wikipedia, "Moudge Class Frigate", Wikipedia, March 1, 2026, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moudge-class_frigate .

Associated Press, "Iran Updates: Donald Trump Says Naval Ships Destroyed", C.T.V. News, March 1, 2026 at 1:49PM EST, Iran updates: Donald Trump says naval ships 'destroyed' .

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By John C. Griffin, 2025-12-09 at 1031 hours

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I am John Griffin, a genealogist, historian, and author from Stewart Valley, Saskatchewan. I have a passion for history, especially military history. This passion stems from the fact that many members of my family have served in the Canadian Armed Forces, including both my parents. I specialize in Canadian military records and research. In addition, I have a passion for current affairs, the study armed conflict and national defence. In 2022 I published my first book, "8th Reconnaissance Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars)" and I currently have two more books in the works. In March 2025 I was a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal for my volunteerism with the Royal Canadian Legion and for helping preserve local and Canadian military history.

John C. Griffin out front of the iconic Lyric Theatre in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, February 2022

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