U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers in Persian Gulf; Iran Vows Reprisals
On September 5, 2026, the U.S. military struck three Iranian crude oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, citing missile attacks on its Navy warships. Iran condemned the strikes and vowed to escalate attacks on U.S. vessels in the region.
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US military strikes oil tankers as Iran vows tougher reprisals The Straits Times
U.S. forces strike 3 Iranian crude oil carriers -- CENTCOM Xinhua
U.S. military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy ships were targeted with missiles pbs.org
US Military Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers in Persian Gulf Thairath English
US military strikes three Iranian crude oil carriers, Central Command says Reuters
US military hits Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted with missiles thestar.com.my
US military hits Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted with missiles The Star
US military strikes three Iranian crude oil carriers, Central Command says The Star
The US military said it had destroyed three vessels linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Tehran responded by threatening to increase strikes on US ships in the region. DW has the latest.