Tension is increasing between Iran and the USA, mutual attack statements were made

In the statement made by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, it was reported that 3 oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz without permission and 3 US-linked ships in other regions were targeted.

The statement said, "We targeted 3 oil tankers that passed through the Strait of Hormuz without permission and 3 US-related ships in other regions." expressions were used.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) also made a statement regarding the latest tension between Iran and the US.

According to CENTCOM's statement, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted two US Navy warships patrolling the waters in the region with ballistic missiles.

It was reported that the US side carried out an operation against Iranian crude oil tankers after the attack.

CENTCOM announced that 2 Iranian crude oil tankers off the coast of Karg Island were neutralized, and another Iranian tanker was destroyed in the Gulf of Oman.

CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper used harsh expressions towards Iran in his statement.

Cooper gave the message that if US ships are targeted, more severe steps will be taken against Iran's oil fleet, saying, "Our message to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard is clear: If you fire at our ships, we will make you pay a much heavier economic price." he said.

CENTCOM also reported that Iran's attack on US warships was successfully circumvented.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also shared a post on his social media account following CENTCOM's statement.

"It's simple: If Iran fires on US ships, we will destroy and sink the oil tankers. All they have to do is not fire on the US navy," Hegseth said. he said.

Hegseth, who also made evaluations about Iran's military capacity, argued that the country does not have a navy and air force.

Claiming that Iran's fleet of oil tankers is defenseless, Hegseth stated that the US Air Force and Navy could attack the entire fleet in question.