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US strikes IRGC-linked Iranian tankers, official says

By The BriefBrief · Sources (37)
Filed: Sep 08, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
Summary: A US official told Reuters that US forces struck multiple Iranian tankers linked to the IRGC. The official said the action was carried out in response to more attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship. Iranian media had reported attacks on two tankers near Jask and Kharg Island on Tuesday.
WHO: US official
WHAT: US forces struck multiple IRGC-linked Iranian tankers
WHEN: Sep 07, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The US official said the strikes were carried out in response to more attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship.
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