US military says it struck three Iranian tankers after American warships came under missile attack
Officials said US aircraft carrier and destroyer avoided attacks before three Iranian tankers were struck by the US
TL;DR
- US military struck three Iranian oil tankers after its warships faced missile attacks.
- The Pentagon stated two tankers were disabled and one destroyed, warning of further action against Iran's oil fleet.
- The strikes occurred after a month of relative calm in ongoing conflict between the US and Iran.
- Previous US attacks in Iran have reportedly caused casualties, including at a wedding and a school compound.