US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted with missiles
Summary
The U.S. military attacked three Iranian oil tankers after U.S. Navy ships were targeted by missiles near the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes disabled two tankers and destroyed a third, aiming to block funds flowing to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and its allies.Key Facts
- U.S. Navy warships were targeted with missiles but avoided damage or casualties.
- The U.S. military struck three Iranian oil tankers, disabling two and destroying one.
- The tankers were reportedly part of a network funding Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and its armed proxies.
- The strikes happened near key locations, including Kharg Island and the Gulf of Oman.
- The conflict resumed recently after a period of relative calm.
- At least five people died in a recent U.S. strike on southern Iran.
- President Donald Trump described the conflict as “small potatoes” while military actions were escalating.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global energy supplies and is claimed by both the U.S. and Iran.
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