In the Gulf of Oman, US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after Iran's IRGC launched missile attacks on a US Navy warship. The US warship evaded the attacks and continued its patrol without casualties. In retaliation, Iran targeted US forces in Jordan and claimed to have struck additional vessels. This incident is part of escalating tensions between the US and Iran, affecting oil prices and regional security.
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