US Forces Strike Iranian Oil Tankers Following Missile Attacks on Warships

• US forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC missile attacks on warships.
• Strikes occurred in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island.
• Geopolitical tensions escalated, pushing oil prices higher.

US forces reportedly struck three Iranian crude oil carriers over the weekend, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). These strikes were conducted in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launching ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships. The targeted tankers, described by CENTCOM as part of a network funding the IRGC, were hit in locations including the Gulf of Oman, near Kharg Island, and Jask, with crews reportedly directed to abandon ship prior to the attacks. This series of “tit-for-tat” actions, occurring around the Strait of Hormuz, has intensified a six-month conflict. The escalation has contributed to increased pressure on shipping and driven oil prices higher.