The United States says it strikes three Iranian oil tankers after American naval warships come under missile attack in the region. US Central Command says an aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer evade what it describes as “multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks” while patrolling, and that no US personnel are injured.
Several outlets report that the actions follow missile strikes attributed to Iran against the US Navy’s warships. One Iranian tanker is said to be disabled near Kharg Island, another is hit near Jask, and a third is struck in the Gulf of Oman after its crew evacuates, according to the accounts describing the tankers’ outcomes.
Outlets also reference US messaging around the incident and the broader escalation. The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, and Brisbane Times note President Donald Trump’s remarks aimed at minimizing the conflict, while The Guardian highlights the US warning that it would, if necessary, “destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet.” The reports largely align on the sequence: missile attacks on warships, evasions by the carrier and destroyer, and subsequent US tanker strikes.
