In a highly aggressive and dangerous move on day 63 of the 2026 US-Iran war, an Iranian submarine fired two torpedoes directly at a U.S. aircraft carrier operating in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command reports that the Iranian Kilo-class submarine launched the torpedoes in a surprise attack against the carrier strike group. The advanced anti-submarine defenses of the carrier group immediately activated, with destroyers deploying countermeasures, helicopters dropping sonar buoys, and defensive systems engaging the incoming threats. Both torpedoes were successfully intercepted and destroyed before they could reach the carrier.
The Iranian submarine attempted to escape into deeper waters but was pursued by U.S. anti-submarine forces. No damage was sustained by any American vessel, and there were no U.S. casualties from the attack.
This latest Iranian naval gamble highlights Tehran’s increasing desperation as American forces continue to dominate the critical waterway. The U.S. maintains overwhelming power in the region with a full carrier strike group, F-35 squadrons providing constant air cover, A-10 Warthogs conducting devastating ground attacks, and over 13,000 Marines supported by V-22 Ospreys ready for action.
The incident follows Iran’s furious reaction to the strike on the Bushehr nuclear plant and repeated heavy losses across air, land, and sea domains.
U.S. Central Command reports nearly 200 American troops injured across the theater with 13 confirmed deaths. President Donald Trump reacted strongly, stating: “Iran just tried to hit our carrier with torpedoes. Bad idea. Our Navy is the strongest in the world — they never had a chance.”
Brent crude prices jumped above $133 per barrel as markets reacted nervously to the renewed naval confrontation in the world’s most important oil chokepoint.
Despite Iran’s bold attempt, the U.S. carrier group remains fully operational and continues to enforce control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The situation remains extremely tense and highly volatile.
