US Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attack
US forces attacked three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday in response to Iran's firing of ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships. The strikes are part of an ongoing exchange of attacks between the US and Iran that has been going on for six months.
US Central Command said US forces struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships. The US official said this week that a new 'tanker-for-tanker' policy had been approved by President Trump. According to CENTCOM, the US retaliated after a US aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer evaded missiles fired by Iran.
The US attacks 'permanently disabled' the M/T Downy and the M/T Stark 1, CENTCOM said in a news release. They also 'completely destroyed' the M/T Kylo in the Gulf of Oman after the crew was warned to abandon ship. CENTCOM posted footage of the strikes on social media. The latest exchange came a day after President Trump called the Iran conflict 'small potatoes' and two days after Vice President Vance insisted there was no war and 'no active shooting' between the two.
An Economist/YouGov poll found 65% of Americans want the US to make a deal to end the war as quickly as possible. The US and Iran have been trading attacks for six months, with no end in sight. President Trump had previously predicted the military campaign would take four weeks or less, but the conflict continues.
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What prompted the US to attack the Iranian oil tankers?
The US attacked the Iranian oil tankers in response to Iran's firing of ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships. The US saw this as a threat to its ships and personnel and decided to retaliate.
What is the 'tanker-for-tanker' policy approved by President Trump?
The 'tanker-for-tanker' policy means that the US will attack an Iranian tanker in response to any Iranian attack on a US ship. This policy is intended to deter Iran from attacking US ships in the future.
How have the US and Iran been exchanging attacks?
The US and Iran have been trading attacks for six months, with the US attacking Iranian ships and Iran attacking US ships. The conflict started when Iran fired missiles at US ships, and the US has been retaliating ever since.
What do Americans think about the conflict with Iran?
According to a recent poll, 65% of Americans want the US to make a deal to end the war as quickly as possible. This suggests that many Americans are tired of the conflict and want it to end soon.
How long has the conflict with Iran been going on?
The conflict with Iran has been going on for six months. President Trump had previously predicted that the military campaign would take four weeks or less, but the conflict continues with no end in sight.
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