U.S. launches first tanker-for-tanker strikes against Iran to deter Hormuz attacks
The U.S. military attacked two Iranian government tankers and a broad set of targets in what officials call the first 'tanker-for-tanker' retaliation to IRGC attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of a plan approved by President Trump to deter Iran from attacking commercial shipping; about 100 targets were struck as missiles and drones from Iran were launched in response, with the U.S. saying most threats were intercepted and civilians were not targeted, while Iran claimed casualties that CENTCOM disputes. The operation aims to degrade Iran's attack capabilities and reduce risks to vessels transiting the strait, effectively buying time by lowering threat levels for at least a month.