US forces have struck Iranian oil tankers in response to threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard, which ordered crews to evacuate immediately. The escalation follows Iran's ballistic missile attacks on US warships. The US claims the strikes were a direct response to the Iranian threats, which warned of targeting vessels in Kuwait and Bahrain. Iran had previously launched missiles at US naval vessels, prompting the retaliatory action. The conflict highlights the ongoing tensions between the two nations, with both sides escalating military posturing in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The situation remains volatile, with both countries warning of further escalation.