US launches new 'tanker for tanker' policy, strikes Iranian ships in Strait of Hormuz - report

The United States has implemented a new "tanker for tanker" policy, resulting in direct military strikes against Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to recent reports.

These military actions represent a significant shift from previous operations in the region. Rather than focusing solely on preventing vessels from violating the Central Command (CENTCOM) blockade, the latest engagements mark the first time in recent weeks that US forces have launched direct retaliatory strikes against Iranian ships.