US destroys three Iranian oil tankers; Iran vows tougher reprisals

US forces destroyed three Iranian oil tankers in response to attempted missile attacks on naval vessels, escalating the ongoing confrontation. Iran's military has warned of tougher reprisals if strikes continue, while both sides remain deadlocked in the six-month war. This marks a direct escalation in the maritime conflict, with Iran maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz and the US enforcing a counter-blockade on Iranian ports.