US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after missile attack on warships
The US military said it hit three Iranian crude carriers on Saturday after American naval vessels were targeted in the region.
The US military said on Saturday it struck three Iranian oil tankers after American warships came under missile fire in the region, in the latest escalation between Washington and Tehran. Officials said no US personnel were hurt.
According to US Central Command, the strikes followed what it described as multiple attacks on a carrier and a destroyer patrolling nearby waters. The command said the vessels had avoided the incoming fire before the tankers were hit.
The action came about a week after tensions between the two sides had eased following earlier clashes. The latest exchange has again raised the risk of wider confrontation around the Gulf.
US officials also warned that Iran’s oil fleet could face further attacks if the situation continues, according to the military. The incident adds to a series of maritime confrontations in the region over recent days.
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