US Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers Amid Escalating Mideast Tensions

The US military has hit three Iranian oil tankers in response to Iran's alleged targeting of American warships. The strikes come after a month of relative calm, but tensions have been escalating in the region.

The US military stated that the Iranian tankers were part of a shadow network helping to fund Iran's Revolutionary Guard and its armed proxies. Iranian state TV reported that four US missiles struck a tanker 6 miles from Kharg Island, which is home to a terminal for exporting most of Iran's oil.

No casualties were reported in the incident. The strikes are part of a renewed campaign by the US against Iranian targets after a month-long pause. The US has accused Iran of targeting its warships and has vowed to defend its interests in the region.