Submarine Bait Trap vs USS Philippine Sea — Massive Naval Clash Ended in 54 Minutes
On February 19, 2026, Iran tried a new tactic: they used a Kilo-class submarine to bait the USS Philippine Sea into position, then hit her with a shore-based Nasr-1 missile.

Five American sailors died. The cruiser was badly damaged.

Fifty-four minutes later, the submarine was sinking, the missile battery was destroyed, and three Iranian facilities were burning.

This write breaks down the complete engagement: how Iran set the trap using the Tareq submarine, how the Nasr-1 got through American defenses, Captain Harrison’s decision to prosecute both the submarine and the shore battery, and the comprehensive response that eliminated the entire Iranian operation.

Iran lost a submarine. America sent a message: trap us, and we destroy the trap, the bait, and everyone who planned it.