US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Warships Targeted with Ballistic Missiles

The United States has launched airstrikes against three Iranian oil tankers after US warships were targeted with ballistic missiles, according to the American military. The strikes are a response to previous attacks on commercial shipping by Iran, which experts have described as a dangerous escalation.

The US Central Command said that an aircraft carrier and destroyer evaded multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks while patrolling in the region without sustaining any damage or injuries. However, two of the targeted oil tankers were 'permanently disabled,' and the third was destroyed.

A US spokesperson warned that strikes against US military ships would be more severe if the US continues to interfere with Iranian shipping, citing a statement from Iran's joint military command. The US has also accused Iran of using its shadow network to fund the Revolutionary Guard and its armed proxies in the region.