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US Central Command reports destroying three Iranian crude oil tankers in response to ballistic missile launches by the IRGC targeting two US Navy warships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks on Navy Warships
First report 6h agoLast update 49m agoIranian sources report US attacks on their tankers and warships, framing it as US aggression and a continuation of the conflict.
US Central Command justifies the strikes as a necessary defense of American forces and a response to Iranian aggression, warning of further economic costs.
Critics argue that the ongoing conflict with Iran is detrimental to the US economy, causing inflation and depleting military resources.
Some criticize Trump's handling of the Iran war, attributing military failures and leadership purges to his administration.
US Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers After Alleged Missile Attacks on Warships
First report 2h agoLast update 53m agoUS Central Command (CENTCOM) confirms striking three Iranian oil tankers in response to Iranian missile attacks on US warships, with one tanker destroyed and two disabled.
Iranian media reports that the US attacked three Iranian oil tankers, with one hit near Kharg Island, and claims Iranian forces targeted a US aircraft carrier with ballistic missiles.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations reports a security incident involving multiple vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and near the Omani coast, suggesting a possible Iranian response.
The European Union expresses support for increased economic pressure on Iran and is prepared to take further measures.
Iran's Red Crescent calls for an ICC investigation into a US strike on a wedding party in Sirik, southern Iran, deeming it a potential war crime.
US-Iran Tensions in Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
First report 3h agoLast update 1h agoCENTCOM confirmed US strikes on three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for Iran's ballistic missile attack on US Navy warships.
The USAF is urgently seeking replacements for MQ-9 drones, having reportedly lost 25% of its fleet during the conflict with Iran.
Israel is on alert, fearing a potential Iranian attack following the escalation in the Persian Gulf.
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