US Strikes Two Official Iranian Tankers: 'Tanker for Tanker' Policy Implemented
Key Points
- US struck two official Iranian tankers and approximately 100 targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump approved "tanker for tanker" policy to stop Iranian attacks on merchant vessels.
- Post-strike shipping traffic returned to normal; Iran lost launch platforms and radars.
- US denied Iranian claims of civilian deaths in wedding strike, stating "we do not target civilians."
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American outlet Axios reported that the US military struck two official Iranian tankers and approximately 100 targets in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, stating this move was part of a new Trump-approved "tanker for tanker" policy. The strikes were carried out to "mow the grass" and reduce risk in response to Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attempts against merchant vessels.
The White House and Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the strikes targeted Iran's air defense, radar, mining capabilities, and launch platforms, adding that this ensured commercial shipping passed through the strait in relative calm for at least a month. On Tuesday, approximately 40 ships transited the strait safely, and none of the missiles and rockets fired by Iran hit any vessel.
CENTCOM spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins denied Iranian media claims that 4 civilians died in a wedding strike, stating "The US military never targets civilians." A US official used the phrase "Iran lost control of the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict, gained nothing."
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- Why did the US strike Iranian tankers?
- In response to Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps attempts to target merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, within the framework of the new Trump-approved "tanker for tanker" deterrence policy.
- Which targets were hit in the strikes?
- Engine rooms of two Iranian official tankers and approximately 100 targets: IRGC air defense, radar systems, mining capabilities, missile and rocket launch platforms.
- How was ship traffic in the strait affected?
- On Tuesday, approximately 40 ships transited the strait safely; none of the missiles and rockets fired by Iran hit any vessel; CENTCOM stated relative calm would last at least a month.
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