Iran vows revenge after strikes in the Middle East

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reported striking an American oil tanker that Iranian state media said is on fire, and U.S. officials have identified six service members killed.

Reports from Iranian state media and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps say Iran carried out strikes in the Persian Gulf and that an American oil tanker was hit and is on fire. Iranian state media also reported large numbers of deaths across the Middle East after strikes attributed to Israeli and American forces. The U.S. government has identified six service members who were killed. There was no immediate U.S. confirmation of the tanker strike. Key reported facts: - The IRGC announced a strike on an American oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf; Iranian state media reported the tanker is on fire. - Iranian state media reported more than 940 people killed by Israeli and American strikes across the Middle East and 11 killed in Israel. - The U.S. government identified six service members who were killed. - The IRGC was reported as warning that certain military and commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz would not be permitted and could be targeted. Summary: The reported strikes and casualties have heightened tensions in the region and prompted warnings about maritime transit in the Strait of Hormuz. Undetermined at this time.