US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying warships were targeted with ballistic missiles
U.S. forces destroyed three Iranian oil tankers following alleged ballistic missile attacks on American warships in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
Why it matters
The conflict threatens global oil supply chains and increases the risk of a broader military confrontation in the Middle East.
Manila Bulletin - US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying warships were targeted with ballistic missiles
US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying warships were targeted with ballistic missiles
A swimmer remains near the shore as a motorboat passes commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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