In a rapid escalation of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command confirmed that naval aircraft launched precision strikes against three Iranian‑flagged oil tankers on Tuesday night. The action followed an incident earlier that day in which U.S. Navy destroyers reported being targeted by small‑boat attacks allegedly linked to Iranian proxy forces. The U.S. Department of Defense stated the strikes were “defensive and proportionate,” disabling the tankers’ propulsion systems without causing casualties. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard condemned the attacks as “aggression,” vowing retaliation, while the United Nations called for restraint and an immediate de‑escalation of hostilities.
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