US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attack
The US military has launched airstrikes against three Iranian oil tankers in response to an attempted missile attack on two American Navy warships patrolling regional waters. The strikes were carried out by US Central Command (CENTCOM) after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired ballistic missiles towards the US vessels.
CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper stated that 'if you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost -- taking out three of yours.'
The targeted tankers were part of a multibillion-dollar shadow network that finances IRGC and its regional proxies, according to the US military.
No American personnel were injured in the attempted attack, but it marked another escalation in the conflict between the US and Tehran. The incident disrupted shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.