Iran Threatens Shipping as U.S. Strikes Iranian Tankers Near Kharg Island

The U.S. says it struck Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island in retaliation for a missile attack attempt on a U.S. warship. In response, Iran, via state media, warned vessels near Kuwait and Bahrain to evacuate, promising to target them, signaling a sharp escalation in Tehran’s response as Washington tries to choke Iran’s oil exports with naval escorts and broad sanctions (including penalties on airlines tied to Mahan Air).