U.S. Strikes Iran; Iran Retaliates After Tanker Attacks and Oil-License Revocation

The U.S. military launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks came after the United States revoked a license allowing Tehran to sell oil.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the strikes were absolutely necessary. "When you have a ceasefire and Iran is violating the ceasefire, I think it is totally crucial that the U.S. forcefully react," he told reporters before a summit of NATO leaders in Ankara on Wednesday.

Rutte stated there could be no doubt over the complete commitment of the United States to NATO. He added that Europeans and Canadians are equalizing their defense spending with the United States.