US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted
Summary
The US military struck three oil tankers linked to Iran after ballistic missiles were fired at two American warships. The US said it avoided damage and no soldiers were hurt during the attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.Key Facts
- The US hit three Iran-linked oil tankers: one near Kharg Island, one near the Strait of Hormuz, and a third in the Gulf of Oman.
- The US Central Command said the tanker near Kharg Island and the one near the Strait of Hormuz were "permanently disabled."
- A third tanker was "completely destroyed" by the US military.
- The missile attacks targeted a US aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer but caused no American injuries.
- The US military commander warned Iran it would raise the cost if they attack US ships again.
- The strikes occurred after a recent increase in hostilities following a period of calm.
- Previous attacks involved the US and Israel striking Iran and Iran responding by attacking US allies and blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
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