Commodities
US Hits Multiple Iranian Oil Tankers in Escalating Conflict
US Forces Target Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliatory Strike
The United States has launched a retaliatory strike against multiple Iranian oil tankers, an official revealed on Tuesday. The official spoke under condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military operations.
This latest move follows attempted missile strikes against a US Navy vessel and marks the latest development in a series of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The naval arm of Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned tanker crews near ports in Kuwait and Bahrain to evacuate immediately, stating that these vessels could face retaliatory action following the US strikes. The warning was broadcast via Iranian state television.