US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks on Navy Ships

In early September 2026, the US military struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to missile attacks by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on two American warships, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). The strikes were announced by CENTCOM, which said the tankers were targeted after the IRGC fired missiles at the US Navy vessels, including an aircraft carrier. The exact location of the strikes was not specified in the reports.