US destroys five Iranian oil tankers in Gulf of Oman
By The BriefBrief
U.S. Central Command said American forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Sept. 8 in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island. CENTCOM said the action followed two ballistic-missile firings by Iran against a U.S. Navy warship, which was not hit and caused no service member injuries.
WHO:U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT:CENTCOM said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers controlled by Iran’s IRGC.
WHEN:Sep 8, 2026
WHERE:Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
WHY:CENTCOM said it acted after Iran fired ballistic missiles against a U.S. Navy warship twice in the past two days.
