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Iran Retaliates After United States Destroys Three Tankers
The United States said it destroyed three Iranian oil tankers.
It said the ships were connected to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and followed failed attacks on American naval vessels.
Iran then said it attacked six ships in response.
Iran claimed three ships were targeted near the Strait of Hormuz and three others were attacked elsewhere.
The United States said one tanker was empty after its crew left.
Both countries warned that more military action could follow.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for ships carrying oil.
The competing claims have made the waterway more dangerous.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it attacked six vessels after United States strikes on three Iranian oil tankers.
The IRGC said three tankers were targeted on an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz and three other vessels elsewhere.
United States Central Command said it destroyed or permanently disabled the M/T Downy, M/T Stark 1, and M/T Kylo.
The United States said the tankers were linked to an alleged multibillion-dollar network funding the IRGC and its regional allies.
Iran warned of more severe and potentially wider attacks if United States strikes and restrictions on Iranian shipping continued.
- Who
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the United States, including United States Central Command, are involved.
- What
- The United States said it destroyed or disabled three Iranian oil tankers, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed attacks on six vessels.
- Where
- The incidents involved the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, waters near Kharg Island, and waters near Jask.
- When
- The reported strikes and retaliatory claims occurred on Saturday, with the United States actions reported earlier in the day.
- Why
- Iran said its attacks were retaliation for United States strikes and restrictions on Iranian shipping; the United States said its strikes followed attempted missile attacks on American naval vessels and targeted an alleged funding network.
Iran’s Account
United States’ Account
Reason for the attacks
Iran’s Account
Iran said its attacks on six vessels were retaliation for United States strikes on Iranian oil tankers and continued pressure on Iranian shipping.
United States’ Account
The United States said it struck three tankers after Iran allegedly attempted missile attacks on American naval vessels.
Status and purpose of the tankers
Iran’s Account
Iran characterized the United States actions as attacks, harassment, and part of a naval blockade against Iran.
United States’ Account
United States Central Command said the tankers were linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and an alleged multibillion-dollar funding network.
Risk of escalation
Iran’s Account
Iran warned that attacks on United States military vessels could become more severe and expand if the strikes and restrictions continued.
United States’ Account
United States Admiral Brad Cooper said Iran would face a higher economic cost after attacks on two American ships.
Key facts
- Iranian force
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval forces
- United States force
- United States Central Command
- Tankers named by the United States
- M/T Downy, M/T Stark 1, and M/T Kylo
- Reported Iranian targets
- Three oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and three other vessels elsewhere
- Reported strike locations
- Near Kharg Island, near Jask, and in the Gulf of Oman
- Iranian warning
- Iran threatened more severe and potentially wider attacks on United States military vessels if strikes and restrictions continued
- Strategic waterway
- The Strait of Hormuz is described as one of the world’s most important routes for oil shipments
Quotes
Khatam al Anbiya central command
Iranian military command that warned of intensified attacks on US vessels
“The US terrorist army is warned that if the evil actions, insecurity and harassment of Iranian ships and the naval blockade of Iran continue, the strikes by the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran against US military vessels in the region will be more severe than before and there is a possibility of their expansion.”
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Brad Cooper
Admiral and commander of US Central Command
“If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost -- taking out three of yours”
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Sources
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