US Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers Amid Escalating Conflict
The US military has launched strikes against three Iranian oil tankers in response to recent ballistic missile attacks on American warships, according to reports from multiple news outlets.
The escalation marks a significant increase in tensions between the two countries, which have been ongoing for six months. Reuters reported that Trump's approval rating fell from 40% to 33% since the conflict began, as rising gasoline prices undercut his promise to lower costs for Americans.
The US military has targeted platforms used to launch rockets equipped with sea mines on Iran's Larak Island, which CENTCOM described as an 'imminent threat.'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country does not seek war but will respond decisively if attacked. The US strike hit a home hosting a wedding in Iran, killing two people and wounding dozens.