[57474] Donald Trump publishes graphic images showing the destruction of Iranian vessels and UAVs

Donald Trump presents "attack scenarios" against Iran

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, President of the United States Donald Trump published a series of graphic images on the "Truth Social" social network depicting imaginary military confrontations between the United States and the Islamic Republic. This was reported by the Telegram channels Vahid Online and Iran International.

According to the report on Vahid Online, the images depict two different combat scenes: in one, an American vessel is seen using laser weaponry to intercept and destroy an Iranian UAV, and in the second, an American UAV is shown destroying two boats belonging to the Islamic Republic.

While Iran International, known for an editorial line highly critical of the regime in Tehran, reported the publication as a news fact, the images themselves carry the character of graphic simulation rather than verified operational documentation. The move comes against the backdrop of ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf and the administration's frequent use of psychological and media warfare against Iran.