US navy came under missile fire after US attack on Iranian oil tanker, Iran state media says
Incident Overview and Reactions
May 7 (Reuters) - U.S. military naval units operating in the area of the Strait of Hormuz came under Iranian missile fire following an attack by the U.S. military on an Iranian oil tanker, Iranian state media, citing an unnamed military official, said on Thursday.
Details of the Missile Attack
U.S. military vessels were forced to retreat after sustaining damage from Iranian missile strikes, it added.
Timing and Location
It was unclear when the incident happened.
Reports from Iranian News Agencies
Iran's semi-official news agency Tasnim reported that three U.S. destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz were targeted in an attack by the Iranian navy.
US and Iranian Military Statements
Pentagon Response
The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment. On Wednesday, the U.S. military said it had disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker that was trying to sail towards an Iranian port.
Details of the US Attack on the Tanker
The U.S. military said that U.S. forces hit the tanker's rudder with an F-18 fighter jet.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Parisa Hafezi, Yomna Ehab and Ahmed Tolba, additional reporting by Idrees Ali; Editing by Nia Williams)
