Summary:
- CENTCOM Confirms Iranian Tankers Hit Near Kharg Island
- Iranian Tanker Reportedly Hit By Missiles Near Kharg Island
CENTCOM Confirms Strikes
US Central Command confirmed on X that US forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships.
CENTCOM provided details:
Following Iran's failed attacks, CENTCOM permanently disabled the IRGC crude oil carriers M/T Downy off the coast of Kharg Island and M/T Stark 1 near Jask. American forces also completely destroyed the unladen crude oil carrier M/T Kylo (also known as the "Noxen") in the Gulf of Oman, striking the vessel in multiple critical locations to render it inoperable after the crew was directed to abandon ship.
The three Iranian crude oil tankers are part of a multibillion-dollar shadow network that funds the IRGC and its regional proxies. Iran has no means by which to defend them.
CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper stated:
Let the message to the IRGC be clear: If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost —taking out three of yours.
We will not hesitate to defend American forces, and if necessary, destroy Iran's limited and exposed oil fleet.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) READ MORE AT SOURCE »Originally reported by ZeroHedge NewsHOW DO YOU SEE THIS STORY?Choose your pill. Your vote is anonymous.0 TOTAL VOTES
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