After report of explosions on 'Oil Island', report: 'Iran attacked US Navy ships'

A report in the Wall Street Journal states that Iran attacked American ships in response to the strike on oil tankers. No vessels were damaged, but the US expresses concern over Iran's use of advanced missiles and fears of Russian or Chinese intelligence assistance to Iran in locating American ships.

A report in the Wall Street Journal this evening (Tuesday) states that Iran attacked US Navy ships, in response to the strike on American oil tankers over the weekend. According to American sources, no ships were damaged in the attacks, but Iran's recent attempts to harm American maritime assets raise concerns that the regime is using more advanced weapons. The American sources who spoke with the newspaper said that even with new missiles, Iran needs to know the approximate location of American ships to attack them, raising concerns that China and Russia may be helping Iran track their locations. The report comes shortly after Iran reported hearing explosions near the Kharg oil island. Over the weekend, Iran attempted to strike an American aircraft carrier, and the US attacked three oil tankers. The US military has not yet confirmed the reported attack.