U. S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation for Missile Attacks on Navy Ships The United States has launched airstrikes against four Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for a series of missile attacks on two U. S.
Navy ships that occurred in the Gulf of Oman earlier this month. The incident marks a significant escalation in tensions between the U. S. and Iran, which have been deteriorating for months.
Understanding the Incident: U. S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation The events leading up to the U. S. strike on Iranian oil tankers began on July 28th, when two U. S.