By RhemDy News
The United States forces, on Saturday, announced the destruction of three Iranian crude oil carriers following the launch of ballistic missiles by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) at two U.S. Navy warships patrolling regional waters.
Central Command (CENTCOM), in a statement on Saturday, said a U.S. aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer successfully evaded multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks during the operation.
"No American personnel were harmed," the statement noted.
"Following Iran’s failed attacks, CENTCOM permanently disabled the IRGC crude oil carriers M/T Downy off the coast of Kharg Island and M/T Stark 1 near Jask.
"American forces also completely destroyed the unladen crude oil carrier M/T Kylo (also known as the “Noxen”) in the Gulf of Oman, striking the vessel in multiple critical locations to render it inoperable after the crew was directed to abandon ship".
CENTCOM alleged that the three Iranian crude oil tankers were part of a multibillion-dollar shadow network that funds the IRGC and its regional proxies, adding, "Iran has no means by which to defend them".
CENTCOM commander, Adm. Brad Cooper clearly warned, “Let the message to the IRGC be clear: If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost —taking out three of yours.
“We will not hesitate to defend American forces, and if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet.”
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