US military says destroys Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks

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The U.S. military announced it destroyed three Iranian oil tankers in response to attempted missile attacks on naval vessels amid renewed hostilities. The conflict involves control struggles of the Strait of Hormuz, with ongoing exchanges of fire and counter-blockades.

The United States said it struck and destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday in response to attempted missile attacks on naval vessels, in the latest exchange of fire since renewed hostilities flared between the foes. The new clashes, which began with US raids last week, come with both sides deadlocked in the six-month war as Iran keeps a stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz and Washington presses its counter-blockade of Iranian ports.