US Destroys Iranian Oil Tankers; Iran Retaliates with Missile Strikes on US Targets

US Central Command forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers in retaliation after the IRGC twice targeted a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles, which the warship evaded. Following the US action, Iran launched ballistic missiles at US targets in Jordan, with Jordanian military forces intercepting 18 missiles. This escalating exchange marks a significant increase in direct military confrontation between the US and Iran, raising regional tensions.