US Central Command strikes IRGC tankers in response to warship shelling
In response to ballistic missile launches at US warships, US Central Command destroyed and damaged three Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps tankers.
Yulduz Salimov1 min read
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced an operation against the tanker fleet of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The strikes were carried out in response to an attempted attack by Iranian forces on two US Navy warships patrolling the region.
According to a statement from CENTCOM, the Iranian side fired ballistic missiles at the American vessels. The agency emphasized that the US Navy crews successfully evaded the attack, resulting in no casualties or damage to equipment.
During the retaliatory actions, American forces disabled two crude oil tankers near the coast of Kharg Island. Another Iranian tanker was destroyed in the waters of the Gulf of Oman.
CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper commented on the incident, stating the US's readiness to strike Iranian oil infrastructure if aggressive actions continue. "Our message to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is clear: if you shoot at my ships, we will make you pay a much higher economic price," the admiral emphasized.
Source: aa.com.tr
