U.S. strikes three Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island
By The BriefBrief
U.S. forces hit three Iranian crude oil carriers on Saturday near Iran’s key oil export hub, Kharg Island, in the Gulf, according to U.S. Central Command. The attacks followed missiles targeting Navy warships.
WHO:U.S. Central Command
WHAT:U.S. forces attacked three Iranian crude oil carriers near Kharg Island in the Gulf
WHEN:Sep 5, 2026
WHERE:Kharg Island, Gulf
WHY:The attacks followed missiles targeting Navy warships.
