UPDATED Sep 11, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
Sep 1, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET
Iran’s unified military command warned it could intensify and broaden attacks on US naval vessels if Washington keeps its maritime blockade and continues “harassment of Iranian ships.” The warning was issued by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters and carried by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB after US forces said they struck three Iranian oil tankers.
WHO: Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters (Iran’s unified military command)
WHAT: Issued a warning that it could intensify and broaden attacks on US naval vessels if the maritime blockade continues and Iranian ships are harassed.
WHEN: Reported Sep 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The warning was triggered by Washington maintaining its maritime blockade and continuing the “harassment of Iranian ships,” following US forces’ reported strikes on three Iranian oil tankers.
