The Pentagon and the White House are considering various options to respond to Iran's alleged attack on U.S. oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, The New York Times reported June 14. Measures include sending additional forces to the region (including warships and missile batteries); providing armed escorts to vessels transiting the Sea of Hormuz; reflagging tankers with the U.S. ensign to entitle them to protection; and tacking on more sanctions against Iran as punishment.