US Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers Amid Escalating Trade War with Canada
The US military has taken further action in its ongoing conflict with Iran by destroying five Iranian oil tankers. The strike was carried out in response to recent attacks on a US Navy warship, marking the seventh month of escalating tensions between the two nations.
The incident comes as President Trump also signed new orders to ban imports of various Canadian goods, including dairy products, alcohol, and motorcycles, further escalating the trade war between the two countries.
The US military confirmed that the oil tankers were destroyed in a statement yesterday, but did not provide any further details on the operation. The move is seen as a significant escalation of the conflict, which has already seen multiple attacks on ships and infrastructure in the region.