U.S. strikes Iran tankers under new "tanker for tanker" policy
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The U.S. military attacked two Iranian government tankers as part of the round of strikes that took place on Tuesday, U.S. officials said.
Why it matters: This is the first time the U.S. military has struck Iranian tankers in retaliation for Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz — rather than to prevent them from violating the naval blockade.
Driving the news: U.S. officials said around 100 targets were attacked during Tuesday's strikes.
The big picture: The White House and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes were in response to the IRGC's recent attempted attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as on American bases in the region.
State of play: As the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire, American forces continued guiding ships through the strait.
Friction point: The two sides also clashed over an Iranian report of civilian casualties.
What they're saying: "The Iranians have not only lost control of the Strait of Hormuz, they have also lost control over the conflict. They got nothing today," a U.S. official said.
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