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The United States has carried out its first direct attack on an Iranian-flagged tanker, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
A US military aircraft reportedly struck two Iranian-flagged tankers in the Gulf of Oman, disabling the vessels after Washington accused them of violating its blockade of Iranian ports.
The attack comes amid heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil-shipping route.
Washington has warned that it will not allow Iran to establish control over the strategic waterway.
Iran has warned of retaliation against US interests in the region, raising concerns that the latest incident could further escalate the conflict and disrupt international energy supplies.
