US forces hit three Iranian oil tankers in a new escalation of the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The attacks represent an intensification of tensions between the two countries in the context of the conflict in the Middle East.
The United States justifies the military operation as a response to previous attacks against its Navy. According to US authorities, two US Navy ships were attacked with missiles, in an aggression that caused no injuries among American military personnel.
The Iranian oil tankers hit are part of the fleet operating under Iran's jurisdiction. The US operation demonstrates the continuation of the confrontation policy between the two countries, which has intensified in recent years.
No injuries were reported among US military personnel during the missile attacks that preceded the operation. The situation remains tense in the region, with both sides in opposing positions in the conflict affecting the Middle East.
