The U.S. military has confirmed it conducted strikes against five Iranian tankers following repeated targeting by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against a U.S. warship over two consecutive days. The response comes amid heightened tensions between the two nations, raising concerns over potential escalation in the region. Officials have not yet provided further details on the nature of the Iranian actions or the scope of the military operation. The incident underscores ongoing friction between Washington and Tehran, particularly in the strategic waters of the Middle East.
US military says it struck the five Iranian tankers after the IRGC targeted a US warship twice in two days.