US military says it struck three Iranian tankers after American warships came under missile attack

A US aircraft carrier and destroyer reportedly evaded multiple missile attacks attributed to Iran while operating in a high-tension region, prompting a retaliatory strike against three Iranian oil tankers. The US military confirmed the attacks on the warships, though no injuries were reported, and warned of further action against Iran’s oil fleet if necessary. The escalation raises concerns over growing military confrontation in an already volatile area. Details on the broader implications for regional stability remain unclear.

Officials said US aircraft carrier and destroyer avoided attacks before three Iranian tankers were struck by the USThe US military said Saturday it struck three Iranian oil tankers after US navy warships came under missile attack, further escalating tensions in the region and warning it would “if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet”.According to the military, a US aircraft carrier and destroyer avoided “multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks” while patrolling the region. No US personnel were injured. Continue reading...