US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers Amid Ongoing Conflict
The US military has struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles. The strikes come as part of an ongoing conflict that began six months ago, with both sides seeking to inflict economic and military pain on each other.
According to the US military, a US aircraft carrier and destroyer evaded 'multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks' while patrolling in the region. No US personnel were hurt in the incident.
The strikes targeted two Iranian oil carriers, which were described as part of a 'shadow network helping to fund Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard and its armed proxies in the region.'
US Central Command Adm. Brad Cooper warned that if necessary, the US would 'destroy Iran's limited and exposed oil fleet.' This comes after new US efforts to apply economic pressures on Tehran.