A US official reported that the US struck multiple Iranian tankers on Tuesday. This action was taken in response to attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship. The US official confirmed the strikes, which targeted several Iranian tankers.

Further details about the incident are available from the source. The US official's statement provided confirmation of the strikes, but additional information about the events surrounding the incident can be found through other reports. The strikes against Iranian tankers were a response to the attempted attacks on the Navy warship, according to the US official's statement.