American military forces targeted two Iranian oil vessels on Friday that officials say were attempting to breach an active US blockade, according to an announcement from U.S. Central Command posted on social media.
The tankers, which were flying Iranian flags and reportedly empty at the time of the strike, were hit as part of ongoing enforcement operations. Military officials also revealed that a third Iranian vessel had been taken out of commission earlier in the week on Wednesday.
“All three vessels are no longer transiting to Iran,” Central Command said.
The military action represents the latest escalation in tensions involving Iranian shipping operations and U.S. maritime enforcement efforts in the region.
