US disables three Iranian tankers; Trump downplays as minor issue

US military disabled three Iranian tankers on Saturday, one off Chark island, one near Jask, and a third in the Gulf of Oman, per US reports. Trump characterized the incident as 'not a war, but a minor issue,' signaling potential de-escalation despite the attack. The strikes mark a significant escalation in US-Iran maritime confrontation, but the administration's rhetoric suggests a desire to contain the conflict.