US strikes Iranian oil tankers and imposes new sanctions amid escalating tensions

The United States has reportedly struck three Iranian oil tankers following alleged attacks on US Navy warships, under a new "tanker for tanker" policy. This military action comes as Washington intensifies its economic pressure campaign against Tehran, including recently sanctioning Turkey's Golden Global Bank and two subsidiaries for alleged financial dealings with Iran. The US Treasury's "Operation Economic Outcast" campaign, launched in late August, aims to close financial resources supporting Iran, further escalating tensions in the region.