Hours after reports by Iranian Islamic Republic media about an attack on an Iranian tanker in Khark Island, the U.S. Central Command, CENTCOM, said that on Saturday, in response to shots fired by the Islamic Republic, American forces targeted three tankers belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

CENTCOM said the tanker “Daoni” near Khark Island and “Stark 1” near Jask were disabled, and the empty tanker “Kailo” in the Sea of Oman was completely destroyed after the crew was evacuated.

More details with Maryam Hosseini, Iran International reporter