Key Facts

• U.S. Navy ships were reportedly attacked with missiles by Iran.
• The U.S. responded by striking three Iranian oil tankers, disabling two and destroying one.
• The tankers were said to help fund Iran's Revolutionary Guard and their armed groups.
• No U.S. personnel were injured during these attacks.
• Iran's state television confirmed missile strikes near Kharg Island, an important oil export terminal.
• The conflict is part of ongoing hostilities that began earlier in the year with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
• There have been casualties on the Iranian side, including civilians wounded by U.S. strikes.
• Both countries have tried military and economic tactics, but talks to end the conflict have failed.