The US military hit two Iranian tankers trying to reach an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman, claiming they were violating the ongoing American blockade. Tehran accused the US of a “flagrant violation” of the ceasefire.
The American military announced on Friday, May 8 that it had “neutralized” two Iranian-flagged ships by firing on them as they attempted to reach an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman, “in violation of the ongoing American blockade.”
An American plane “neutralized the two tankers by firing precision ammunition into their paths,” preventing them from entering Iran, said the US Central Command. The two tankers, Sea Star III and Sevda, are no longer heading towards Iran, the military added.
Meanwhile, the Iranian news agency Fars reported “sporadic clashes” between the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and the US Navy in the Strait of Hormuz. Shortly before, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the US of a “flagrant violation” of the ceasefire.
The Centcom announcement caused oil prices to rise, in a session marked by uncertainties related to the conflict in the Middle East.
Context: The US has been enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports since April. The conflict between the two countries has caused casualties and economic turmoil.
Fact Check: The article emphasizes the military actions taken by the US against Iranian ships and the escalating tensions in the region.
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