US Military Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers Amid Escalating Tensions

The US military launched strikes on three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles, according to reports. The incident occurred just a day after President Donald Trump downplayed the conflict as 'small potatoes'. The US military warned that it would take action against Iran's limited and exposed oil fleet if necessary.

The strikes come amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, which have been escalating since February 28 when US and Israeli attacks sparked a new wave of fighting. Both sides have sought to inflict military and economic pain on each other, but negotiations have collapsed.