The US military reported on September 8, 2026, that it destroyed multiple Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman after Iran attempted to strike a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles. According to US Central Command (Centcom), American forces struck the tankers near Iran’s Kharg Island and directed the crews to abandon ship before the vessels were hit. This incident is part of a series of retaliatory actions, with Iran also conducting reprisal attacks on a US base in Jordan. The escalation of violence in the region has contributed to rising oil prices, nearing $100 a barrel.
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US Military Reports Destruction of Iranian Tankers Following Missile Attacks
On September 8, 2026, the US military announced the destruction of Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman following an attempted missile strike by Iran on a US Navy warship. The incident has heightened tensions in the region and contributed to rising oil prices.
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US Military Reports Destruction of Iranian Tankers Following Missile Attacks