US military strikes oil tankers as Iran vows tougher reprisals
The US military said it targeted tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in response to unsuccessful firing at American warships.
The United States destroyed three Iranian oil tankers in response to missile attacks on naval vessels, according to Washington. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they targeted US-linked ships in retaliation. The clashes began with US raids last week, signaling a deadlock in the six-month war. Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, while the US is seeking to choke Iran's economy through sanctions.
Centcom targeted tankers linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, disabling them permanently. Iran vowed to retaliate, targeting three oil tankers on the unapproved route of the Strait and three vessels affiliated with the US. No immediate reports of civilian tankers being targeted in the strait were reported. Iran's foreign ministry called the strikes "illegal and aggressive actions."
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