IRGC claims missile strike on US destroyer in Indian Ocean — Ghadr-380 MRBM + Talaieh cruise missiles; 'widespread fires'; 600km from Iran; UNCONFIRMED by Pentagon

IRGC announced striking a US destroyer in the Indian Ocean with Ghadr-380 medium-range ballistic missiles (2,000km range) and Talaieh strategic cruise missiles (1,000km range). Per PressTV (Iranian state media): the destroyer was refueling from a US tanker when struck, triggering ‘widespread fires’ on both vessels. Target was 600+ km from Iran’s borders. No US confirmation. If true, this would be the first successful Iranian missile strike on a US warship. IRGC has a history of exaggerated claims — the ‘650 US casualties’ claim and ‘USS Lincoln hit’ claim were also unverified.