Event Brief
US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after missile evasion
By The BriefBrief · Sources (32)
Filed: Sep 07, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: U.S. Central Command said American forces launched strikes on Saturday against three Iranian crude oil tankers after Navy warships evaded multiple ballistic missiles. CENTCOM said the strikes permanently disabled two IRGC ships and hit a third unladen carrier in multiple locations, with the crew ordered to abandon ship and no U.S. personnel injured.
WHO: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT: U.S. forces struck three Iranian crude oil tankers, permanently disabling two and rendering a third inoperable.
WHEN: Sep 05, 2026
WHERE: Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Kharg Island and near Jask
WHY: The strikes were carried out in response to attempted attacks on Navy warships that evaded multiple ballistic missiles.
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