US Forces Target Three Iranian Tankers Following Missile Attack on Warships
Military strikes by US Central Command disabled two NITC vessels and destroyed another following ballistic missile launches against naval units.
Military tensions in the Middle East have intensified after United States Central Command confirmed targeted strikes against commercial tanker assets linked to Iran. The operation directly affected three vessels connected to the National Iranian Tanker Company fleet.
According to defence statements, the US military action followed an offensive by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The IRGC had launched ballistic missiles directed towards two US Navy warships operating in the region.
In response to the naval missile strikes, Centcom moved against Iranian-flagged energy tonnage. The military command reported that its forces successfully disabled two NITC tankers and destroyed a third vessel during the retaliatory action.
Geopolitical friction and military exchanges in the region continue to pose significant operational challenges for international shipping, highlighting severe security risks surrounding both commercial and state-affiliated maritime infrastructure.
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