US Central Command strikes three Iranian oil tankers
US Armed Forces attacked Iranian tankers on September 5, 2026, after ballistic missiles were fired at American vessels.
Fira Jalilova1 min readText size
Updated: September 5, 2026 8:43 pm
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced a military operation against Iranian oil tankers. The strikes were carried out on September 5, 2026.
According to the CENTCOM statement, the attack was prompted by the actions of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iranian forces launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships.
As a result of the US military's retaliatory actions, three oil tankers belonging to Iran were struck.
Source: jpost.com
