The latest strikes came nearly a week after the US and Iran resumed attacks following a month of relatively calm relationships as tensions in the Middle East heat up again. US Central Command said American forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships in regional waters. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The latest strikes came nearly a week after the US and Iran resumed attacks following a month of relatively calm relationships as tensions in the Middle East heat up again.S1

• US Central Command said American forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships in regional waters.S2