U.S. Forces Strike Three Iranian Oil Tankers Under New 'Tanker for Tanker' Policy
Source Summary
U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers under a newly authorized 'tanker for tanker' policy. American forces provided crew members with warning to evacuate before the strikes. No deaths were reported from the operation.
Why it matters
The strikes represent implementation of a newly authorized U.S. military policy targeting Iranian oil shipments.
