US Unveils 'Tanker for Tanker' Policy as Strikes Hit 100 Iranian Targets
The United States has announced a new policy to deter Iran from attacking commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, named 'Tanker for Tanker.' Under this strategy, the US will target an Iranian oil tanker for every vessel attacked by Iran. This policy represents a significant escalation in Washington's approach to the Hormuz standoff.
As part of this new policy, the US military launched strikes against approximately 100 Iranian military targets, including IRGC bases, air defenses, and missile platforms. The strikes were the most comprehensive single round of American operations against Iran since the conflict began.
The 'Tanker for Tanker' policy aims to deter Tehran from attacking commercial vessels by imposing direct economic costs on Iran's oil infrastructure each time an attack occurs. This approach is designed to avoid a broader military campaign that could risk full-scale renewed hostilities.