Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankers
Summary
The United States struck and disabled three Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, part of a naval blockade of Iran's southern ports. Iran's military responded by firing missiles at US warships and warned that it will respond more strongly to any further attacks.Key Facts
- US Central Command (CENTCOM) released video showing strikes on three Iranian crude oil tankers near Iran.
- Two tankers were permanently disabled, and a third sank after bombing.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) showed video of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and said they hit a US sea drone.
- The IRGC fired ballistic missiles at US warships but the US military said the attacks were avoided.
- Iran’s parliamentary speaker said Iran would respond with stronger strikes against further US attacks.
- Iran called the US attacks illegal and a violation of the United Nations Charter.
- The US says the naval blockade allows many vessels to pass the Strait of Hormuz safely, but Iran considers the strait closed.
- Oil exports from the Middle East dropped 39% in August compared to early 2023, partly due to the blockade and attacks.
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