Event Brief
Pentagon chief threatens more strikes on Iranian tankers
By The BriefBrief · Sources (11)
Filed: Sep 05, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET
Summary: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US military could attack Iran’s entire oil tanker fleet after Washington announced strikes on three Iranian vessels following attacks on US warships. He said the US would destroy and sink Iran’s oil tankers if Iran shoots at US ships.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Hegseth threatened that the US military could attack Iran’s entire oil tanker fleet in response to attacks on US ships.
WHEN: Sep 05, 2026 at 12:56 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Hegseth linked the threat to Iran shooting at US ships, following Washington’s announcement of strikes on three Iranian vessels after attacks on US warships.
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