U.S. forces targeted the vessels in direct response to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping, part of operations hitting about 100 targets like IRGC air defenses and missile sites. Iran claims the tankers struck sea mines on an unauthorized route near Oman, while blaming U.S. encouragement for crews abandoning ship. Separately, a Saudi tanker was hit on August 31, killing two Filipino seafarers, with shipping traffic slowing and global energy concerns rising as accusations fly.
US Military Targets Iranian Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz as Retaliatory Action
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