[Video] - Iran Vows It Will Sink USS Ford Aircraft Carrier and Drown 5000 US Navy Soldiers On Board If Trump Hits Tehran Power Grid as Threatened

Very amusing.

I like this Iran war strategy. If you hit my vital points, i hit back. The houthis have shown that aircraft carriers cannot defend itself against multiple drones and missiles. The defensive ammo on board quickly runs out.

Iran's missiles can suddenly strike with remarkable accuracy on their targets. It is likely that external assistance has been provided in developing advanced missile materials and high-tech hardware necessary for hypersonic speeds. As for the entities supporting the missile tracking and guidance systems, which utilize satellites for pinpoint accuracy, the responsibility likely narrows down to two countries.

UltimaOnline said:

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Not funny.

The short answer: the video headline is misleading and exaggerated. There is no credible evidence that Iran specifically warned it would sink the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford with 5,000 sailors if the U.S. attacked Tehran’s power grid.

Here is what reliable reporting actually indicates.

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• Forbes
• Reuters
• The Guardian
• The Guardian

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1. Iran has issued threats against U.S. carriers — but not that exact scenario​

Iranian leaders have generally threatened U.S. aircraft carriers in speeches and propaganda.

For example, Iran’s leadership warned that American carriers could be sent “to the bottom of the sea” if war occurs. (The Independent)

However, this is generic rhetoric, not a verified warning tied to a specific U.S. plan to hit the Tehran power grid.

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2. There is no verified “Pentagon memo” about a power-grid strike​

The YouTube video claims a “leaked Pentagon memo” about attacking 12 power stations in Tehran.

No credible reporting from major outlets (Reuters, AP, BBC, etc.) confirms such a memo.
When leaks like this happen, major media normally report them quickly, but that hasn’t happened here.

This strongly suggests the claim is either speculation or misinformation.

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3. Could Iran actually sink a U.S. supercarrier?​

Most military analysts say it would be extremely difficult.

Modern carriers like the USS Gerald R. Ford are:

• heavily armored and compartmentalized
• protected by a carrier strike group (destroyers, cruisers, submarines)
• defended by advanced missile and air defenses

Experts say Iran likely cannot sink a U.S. supercarrier with its current weapons, although it might attempt attacks with missiles or drones. (Forbes)

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4. What is actually happening right now​

There is a real conflict escalation involving the U.S., Iran, and regional forces:

• U.S. strikes have hit Iranian military targets. (Reuters)
• Iran has threatened shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and attacked vessels. (The Guardian)
• Naval forces from both sides are deployed in the region. (19FortyFive)

But the dramatic claim in that video is not confirmed news.

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Bottom line

• Iran has made general threats against U.S. carriers.
• There is no verified report that Iran warned it would sink the USS Ford over a power-grid strike.
• The YouTube headline appears sensationalized for views.

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**The specific claim in this YouTube video—that Iran has explicitly warned it will sink the USS Gerald R. Ford (with its ~5,000 sailors) if Trump/the US hits Tehran's power grid—is not true or credible.** It's a sensationalized, unverified exaggeration typical of clickbait channels pushing dramatic war narratives during the ongoing US-Iran escalation (as of March 15, 2026).

### What the Video Claims
- Uploaded March 14, 2026, by "Blackbox Money" (a channel focused on finance/war speculation, ~60k views quickly).
- Cites a supposed "leaked Pentagon memo" (March 13) planning strikes on 12 Tehran power stations to blackout ~9 million people for weeks.
- Claims IRGC Commander Hossein Salami threatened on March 14 to sink the Ford using advanced missiles (e.g., Khorramshahr-4 with clusters) if the strike happens.
- Frames it as Trump "trapped": strike risks massive US losses/full war, or back down and look weak.
- Adds hype like "deadliest day since 1862," coalition collapse, prior Ford drone hit, etc.

This is presented as breaking analysis but lacks real sourcing beyond vague "Reuters leak" mentions—no actual links, documents, or verifiable quotes.

### What Credible Sources Actually Report
Recent Iranian warnings (March 12-14, 2026) center on **regional power grid retaliation**, not specifically sinking the USS Ford:

- Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary **Ali Larijani** (not Salami) posted on X: If the US strikes Iran's electricity infrastructure, "the whole region will go dark in less than half an hour," creating "darkness" to "hunt down US servicemen running for safety." This is a broad threat to disrupt Gulf power grids (potentially hitting US allies/bases), not a direct promise to sink the Ford.
- Trump has threatened to "disable" Iran's power capacity quickly if escalation continues (e.g., in response to Strait of Hormuz issues or prior strikes).
- No mainstream outlet (Reuters, AP, NYT, BBC, Al Jazeera, etc.) reports any Iranian official naming the USS Gerald R. Ford in a sinking threat tied to power grid strikes.
- Earlier threats (Feb 2026) from Supreme Leader Khamenei were general: US carriers are vulnerable, and Iran has weapons to send them "to the bottom of the sea"—but not conditional on power grid attacks or naming the Ford specifically.

The USS Gerald R. Ford is in the region (Red Sea/approaching Gulf) as part of the massive US buildup, with reports of incidents like a fire aboard (injuries but no sinking) and general Iranian saber-rattling about carriers—but nothing matching the video's precise "sink the Ford or we blackout Tehran" quid pro quo.

### Why This Fits a Pattern of Misinformation
- Wartime rumors explode on YouTube/TikTok/X with AI-narrated or hyped videos for views/monetization.
- Similar videos claim "Iran hit/sank" US ships (e.g., Abraham Lincoln fleeing, Ford damaged)—often debunked or exaggerated.
- The channel mixes real events (US strikes on Kharg Island, Hormuz tensions, carrier deployments) with unproven leaps for drama.
- No evidence of the "Pentagon memo" exists in public reporting; if real, it would dominate major news.

**Bottom line**: Iran has issued grave warnings about retaliating against US attacks on infrastructure (including implying regional blackouts and targeting forces), and carriers like the Ford remain high-value symbolic targets in rhetoric. But the video's exact phrasing—"sink USS Ford with 5,000 sailors if Trump hits Tehran power grid"—is **not supported by any reliable source** and appears fabricated or wildly inflated for clicks. Treat it as speculative/entertainment, not fact. For accurate updates, stick to established outlets like Reuters, AP, or Al Jazeera amid the fast-moving conflict.
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No need to sink a carrier. Just make a hole on the deck. It will render it useless.

syed putra said:

No need to sink a carrier. Just make a hole on the deck. It will render it useless.

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Carrier crews train for this sort of scenario regularly. If there is no structural damage the hole would be patched within hours and the carrier would be fully operational again.

Why don't you just do some basic research before shooting your mouth off because your falsehoods do nothing but diminish your credibility.

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• During WWII, carriers like USS Yorktown (after Coral Sea damage in 1942) had flight deck holes patched at sea initially with temporary plating/welding, then fully repaired in Pearl Harbor in just 72 hours (vs. estimated 90 days) through extreme prioritization: 1,400 workers around the clock, pre-staged materials, and welding large plates over damaged sections instead of full structural rebuilds. This allowed her to fight at Midway.
• Other WWII cases involved quick plating or patching in forward areas to keep decks operable.
• Modern carriers have advanced damage control training and equipment for similar rapid battle damage repairs (e.g., plating, shoring, or portable welding), potentially restoring a damaged section for ops in hours to days under urgent conditions.

USS Abraham Lincoln already retreating and head back to US for repairs

Truthspeak said:

USS Abraham Lincoln already retreating and head back to US for repairs

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Claims that the Lincoln is "rendered inoperable," damaged by Iranian missiles/drones, or heading home appear to stem from Iranian state media, IRGC spokespeople, and pro-Iran accounts on X (including viral posts from March 13–14, 2026). These include assertions of the carrier being struck and withdrawing, but U.S. officials (via CENTCOM and related releases) have repeatedly denied such claims, labeling them disinformation—consistent with prior rejections of similar Iranian reports in early March.

knn you guys remind me of Man U fans V liverpool fans
both side media also bullshitting lah

Leongsam said:

Claims that the Lincoln is "rendered inoperable," damaged by Iranian missiles/drones, or heading home appear to stem from Iranian state media, IRGC spokespeople, and pro-Iran accounts on X (including viral posts from March 13–14, 2026). These include assertions of the carrier being struck and withdrawing, but U.S. officials (via CENTCOM and related releases) have repeatedly denied such claims, labeling them disinformation—consistent with prior rejections of similar Iranian reports in early March.

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True Believer said:

Drop a nuclear bomb onto Teheran and bring this war to a close.

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Fortunately, nuclear bomb never existed. Too bad, to destroy your fantasy lol