US military strikes Iranian oil tankers following alleged attacks on warships

The United States military carried out air strikes in the Gulf region that targeted three Iranian oil tankers, according to statements from U.S. Central Command. The strikes were described as a new phase of operations aimed at Iranian assets in the area.

U.S. Central Command also reported that an American aircraft carrier and a guided‑missile destroyer successfully evaded what it characterized as “multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks.” The statement linked the carrier and destroyer’s defensive actions to the broader context of the strikes on the tankers.

The strikes were presented as a response to the alleged targeting of the U.S. warships. Officials indicated that the Iranian attacks on the carrier and destroyer prompted the decision to hit the three oil tankers.

The day before the strikes, President Donald Trump described the escalating situation as “small potatoes,” seeking to downplay the significance of the conflict. His remarks were made public shortly before the military actions were announced.

U.S. officials maintain that the operations were conducted in self‑defence and were directed at Iranian vessels that were part of the broader pattern of aggression in the Gulf. No further details on casualties or damage to the tankers were provided in the statements.