US strikes Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island after IRGC attack

On September 8, 2026, the United States launched missile strikes on Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island, following an attack by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on a US navy ship. Explosions were also reported on Kharg Island and in the coastal area of Jask. In response, Iran claimed it struck a US base in Jordan and threatened Gulf oil vessels. The strikes were ordered by President Donald Trump, escalating tensions in the region.