Iran Said Wednesday It Attacked 10 Ships Near the Strait of Hormuz After the U

Iran said Wednesday it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five Iranian oil vessels. The announcement came amid heightened tensions in the strategic waterway, which carries about a fifth of global oil supplies.

Iranian officials did not specify the types of ships targeted or the extent of damage, but described the action as a direct response to the U.S. military operation that destroyed five Iranian tankers. The U.S. has not yet