Iran fires ballistic missiles at US warships, claims damage
By The BriefBrief
Iran said it fired ballistic missiles at a US destroyer and an aircraft carrier over the weekend and that both were damaged and withdrew. US Central Command said neither ship was hit or damaged and reported destroying one Revolutionary Guard tanker and disabling two more in response.
WHO:Iran and US Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT:Iran fired ballistic missiles at US naval vessels; Iran claimed damage while CENTCOM denied hits and reported attacks on Revolutionary Guard tankers.
WHEN:Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Iran’s missile attacks were followed by a US response described as retaliation for what CENTCOM characterized as an escalation.
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