U.S. attacks 3 Iranian tankers in tit-for-tat response
Summary
The U.S. military attacked three Iranian oil tankers after Iran fired missiles at two U.S. Navy ships. The strikes were part of ongoing attacks between the two countries that have lasted more than six months.Key Facts
- U.S. forces struck three Iranian tankers in response to missile attacks on a U.S. aircraft carrier and a destroyer.
- The strikes disabled two oil tankers and completely destroyed a third in the Gulf of Oman.
- The U.S. warned the tanker crews before destroying the ships.
- The attacks follow a new U.S. "tanker-for-tanker" policy approved by President Trump.
- The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has been ongoing for over six months.
- President Trump previously said the conflict could end quickly or last longer but it is still continuing.
- A recent poll showed 65% of Americans want a deal to end the conflict soon.
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