U.S. Central Command destroys five Iranian oil tankers
By The BriefBrief
U.S. Central Command said it destroyed five Iranian oil carriers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran’s Kharg Island. The announcement comes as the conflict escalates and the U.S. has struck eight Iranian crude tankers since Saturday.
WHO:U.S. Central Command
WHAT:Destroyed five Iranian oil carriers
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 7:12 AM ET
WHERE:Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, Iran
WHY:The strikes were carried out as part of U.S. efforts to weaken Iran’s economic lifeline amid escalating conflict.
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