U.S. launches 'powerful strikes' on Iran, halts oil sales
Washington says the strikes were carried out in retaliation for attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and also announced a halt to oil sales.
On Tuesday the United States launched a "series of powerful strikes" against Iran in response to attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Officials also announced a halt to oil sales as part of the response.