The United States claimed to have destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday. This action was carried out in response to two ballistic missile attacks launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against a US warship.
The Iranian attacks occurred over the two days prior to the American action. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was responsible for launching the ballistic missiles against the US military vessel.
The conflict is part of a series of cross-attacks between the two countries. The escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf region has been increasing in recent weeks, with both nations exchanging military attacks.
