The U.S. military says it strikes three Iranian oil tankers after Iran launches ballistic missiles targeting two U.S. Navy warships. U.S. Central Command reports the attacks occurred on Saturday and that U.S. forces hit the tankers as a response to the missile attacks.

Sources also place the incident near Iran’s key oil export area, with reporting describing the tankers as crude oil carriers operating in the Gulf near Kharg Island. The U.S. warns it could take further steps against Iran’s oil export capability, with one outlet quoting a statement that the U.S. would “if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet.”

Across outlets, the core sequence is consistent: Iranian ballistic missiles are fired at U.S. Navy warships, U.S. forces then strike three Iranian tankers. Outlets differ mainly in wording and emphasis—for example, some foreground Central Command’s role, while others focus on the location near Kharg Island or the warning about further action.

Note: the provided excerpts do not include detailed information on casualties, the degree of damage to the tankers, or Iran’s response beyond the missile-launch allegation.