Iran Shahid Bagheri Fleet Update
Iran - Navy
| Date | Feb. 28, 2026 |
| Country | Iran |
| Force | Navy |
| Ship Class | Shahid Bagheri |
| Ship Name | IRIS Shahid Bagheri |
| Event | Destroyed (-1) |
Description
Iran's first dedicated drone carrier, struck by U.S. forces at its berth in Bandar Abbas within hours of Operation Epic Fury's launch on February 28, 2026. CENTCOM confirmed the strike on March 2. Converted from the commercial containership Perarin between 2022–2024, the 40,000-ton vessel featured a 180-meter angled flight deck and could carry up to 60 UAVs along with helicopters and fast-attack craft. Commissioned on February 6, 2025, the Shahid Bagheri had been in IRGC Navy service for just over a year when it was destroyed.