U.S. attacks 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy warships
The U.S. military destroyed three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for an IRGC missile attack on two U.S. Navy warships. This escalation follows ongoing tensions and a blockade of Iranian oil exports in the Gulf region.
Why it matters
The direct military engagement between U.S. and Iranian forces threatens global oil supply chains and risks broader regional conflict.
U.S. forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers Saturday after U.S. Central Command said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles toward two Navy warships in the region.
CENTCOM said it permanently disabled one crude oil carrier off the coast of Kharg Island and one near Jask. Another oil tanker was attacked in the Gulf of Oman.
The strikes come after CENTCOM said the Revolutionary Guard launched ballistic missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships patrolling the region. According to CENTCOM, a U.S. aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer successfully evaded multiple attacks, and no American personnel were harmed.
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