Iran Thanks Navy Secretary Cao for 'Blew Hell Out of' Remark
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has thanked Acting Secretary of the Navy Robert J. Cao for remarks reportedly describing Iran as having 'blew the hell out of' a U.S. base in Bahrain. This has sparked concerns about U.S. messaging and regional stability.
BREAKING: Iran Thanks Acting Navy Secretary Cao for 'Blew Hell Out of' Remark Washington D.C. - In a startling development today, September 11, 2026, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has publicly thanked Acting Secretary of the Navy, Robert J. Cao, for comments made regarding an alleged attack on a U.S. military base in Bahrain. Araghchi stated that Cao's remarks, which reportedly described Iran as having "blew the hell out of" the base, demonstrated a surprising level of candor and effectively acknowledged a significant Iranian capability. Iran Interprets Cao's Statement as Admission of Vulnerability The remarks from Araghchi, made during a press conference in Tehran, signal a significant diplomatic and rhetorical development. While the exact context and full transcript of Acting Secretary Cao's original statement are still being clarified, Iranian state media has widely amplified the quote, framing it as an admission of a successful Iranian strike. This interpretation, if accurate, suggests a deliberate effort by Tehran to leverage perceived U.S. vulnerabilities for propaganda purposes. The U.S. Department of Defense has not yet issued a formal clarification or…