US strikes Iranian oil tankers following attempted missile attacks on American Navy

The United States has targeted several Iranian-owned oil tankers following attempted missile attacks on American naval vessels. This development marks a significant escalation in maritime tensions between the two nations. In response to the strikes, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued threats of retaliation against the United States. These events follow a separate incident in which Iran claimed to have seized an advanced American submarine drone. However, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has disputed this claim, stating that the unmanned vehicle was defective and had malfunctioned.