US 'Disables' or Destroys 3 Iran Oil Tankers After Warships Targeted The recent US military action against three Iranian oil tankers has sparked debate about the true nature of this operation.
The US claims to have "disabled" two of the tankers, with the third being destroyed. However, a closer examination reveals that this is less about military might than applying pressure through economic coercion.
Admiral Brad Cooper's statement, as head of US Central Command, sets the tone for modern conflict. He declared that any Iranian attacks on US vessels would be met with an "even higher economic cost.