Shea Levin — text status

CENTCOM struck three Iranian crude oil tankers after the IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy warships in regional waters. The American vessels evaded the attacks, and no U.S. personnel were injured. U.S. forces disabled the M/T Downy near Kharg Island and the M/T Stark 1 near Jask, and destroyed the empty M/T Kylo, also known as the Noxen, in the Gulf of Oman after its crew was told to abandon ship. CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper warned that if Iran attacks American ships, the U.S. will impose an even greater economic cost.