US Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers Amid Escalating Tensions

The US military has confirmed that it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to recent attacks on its warships.

This move comes after a series of back-and-forth strikes between the two sides, which have escalated tensions in the region.

Iranian state-run media reported that Tehran launched missiles towards US targets in Jordan following the American strikes.

Jordan's military said its air defense systems intercepted 18 ballistic missiles and downed two others, with no reports of casualties.