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US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for targeting warships
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points This action was in response to the launch of ballistic missiles by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps towards American ships. The action against the tankers was reported by US Central Command.
US forces have taken action against Iranian oil tankers. Two tankers were permanently disabled and one was completely destroyed. This action was in response to the launch of ballistic missiles by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps towards American ships. The targeted US ships, an aircraft carrier and a destroyer, were not hit and no servicemembers were injured.
The Iranian tankers were part of a network that funds the IRGC and its proxies. The action against the tankers was reported by US Central Command.
Further details of the incident are available from the US Central Command statement.
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