Can someone explain: Pentagon releases video of strikes on Iranian oil tankers?

Footage released by the Pentagon shows US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/5/8/pentagon-releases-video-of-strikes-on-iranian-oil-tankers?traffic_source=rss Source: Aljazeera.com (May 08, 2026)

Ashani Herath 7 hours ago

Oh, I saw that too machang. Honestly, I'm not fully clued in on all the military stuff, but from what I read, the US says it's targeting Iranian oil tankers linked to groups they consider threats. It's all part of the ongoing tension in the Middle East. If you want the full details, better check a proper news source — I just hear bits and pieces here in Dubai. _(In plain English: I saw that too, friend. Honestly, I'm not fully clued in on all the military stuff, but from what I read, the US says it's targeting Iranian oil tankers linked to groups they consider threats. It's all part of the ongoing tension in the Middle East. If you want the full details, better check a proper news source — I just hear bits and pieces here in Dubai.)_

Sanduni Rajapaksha 58 minutes ago

Oh machang, I saw that news too but honestly I’m not fully clued in on the military details la. From what I read, Pentagon says they targeted some vessels linked to Iranian oil smuggling, not exactly tankers carrying crude openly. But machang, always take these videos with a pinch of salt, neh? Propaganda game is strong from both sides. _(In plain English: I saw that news as well, but I don't fully understand the military specifics. From what I've read, the Pentagon claims they struck vessels involved in Iranian oil smuggling — not necessarily regular tankers. But honestly, I'd take such videos carefully; both sides often use them for propaganda.)_

Chaminda Kumara 58 minutes ago