Trump Claims US Sank Nine Iranian Ships and Destroyed Navy HQ

Middle East outlets stress US claims that the Revolutionary Guard’s command structure has been hit hard, describing the headquarters as the "head of the snake". They highlight Pentagon statements that the US is "winning" the war and has destroyed much of Iran’s navy and air force, while also noting Iranian retaliatory attacks. Commentators in this block expect Iran to keep looking for ways to respond, even if its main bases and ships have been damaged.

• •US Central Command reports destroying IRGC command and control facilities described as the group’s headquarters.
• •Pentagon leaders say the US is winning the war because Iran’s navy and air force have been largely destroyed.
• •Trump repeats that nine Iranian naval vessels have been sunk and warns that remaining ships will also be targeted.
• •Regional reports say US strikes have hit Iranian navy headquarters buildings along with docked vessels.
• •Middle East coverage notes that Iran has launched retaliatory attacks despite heavy reported damage to its forces.