What Happened
Escalation In Strait Of Hormuz Conflict Raises Tensions
The US military has struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to missile attacks on American warships in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes, which permanently disabled two tankers and destroyed a third, are the latest escalation in a conflict that has been ongoing for months. The US has warned that it will defend its forces and interests in the region, and has threatened to destroy Iran’s oil fleet if necessary. The situation was first reported by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.