US forces struck five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, sinking one, in response to Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship, according to US Central Command. The attacks followed two separate missile strikes by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on a US warship in two days. The US warned crews to abandon ships near Kuwait and Bahrain after the IRGC threatened to target commercial vessels. Iranian officials warned tankers in the region to evacuate, citing the escalating conflict. The strikes marked a new level of hostilities between the two nations. The IRGC had previously launched missile attacks on US targets in Jordan, escalating regional tensions. The US military confirmed the attacks, emphasizing the need for heightened security in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The situation has raised concerns over the stability of oil supplies and regional security.