A full-scale “Tanker War” has erupted in the strategic waters of the Strait of Hormuz. According to British maritime authorities, following an Iranian anti-ship ballistic missile attack targeting a US aircraft carrier, the United States military began systematically targeting and destroying Iranian oil tankers in the region.
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In swift retaliation, Iranian forces have launched counter-attacks, beginning to sink ships linked to the United States. Arab media sources confirm that multiple oil tankers have been successfully struck, with reports indicating that over seven vessels have been destroyed across the maritime theater within a 24-hour window, sharply escalating regional tensions.
Tanker War in the Strait of Hormuz
Source: Reuters
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