US Military Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers Amid Escalating Tensions
The US military has taken further action against Iran in response to missile attacks on its warships. On Tuesday, the US military stated that it had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. This move comes after a series of back-and-forth strikes between the two nations over the past six months.
Following the American strikes, Iran launched missiles toward US targets in Jordan, according to Iranian state-run media. The kingdom's air defense systems intercepted 18 ballistic missiles launched toward its territory and two others fell in uninhabited areas. Despite this, there have been no reported casualties.
Jordan is a key ally of the United States and hosts American forces, making it a prime target for Iranian strikes. The US Central Command has stated that it had no information to offer regarding the incident.