The U.S. military conducted strikes on multiple Iranian oil tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. This action was taken in response to additional attempted missile launches by Iran at U.S. Navy warships, according to a U.S. official speaking to NewsNation. The specific U.S. Navy warship that was targeted remains unclear. The strikes included an oil tanker near Kharg.
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U.S. Military Conducts Strikes on Iranian Oil Tankers
On September 8, 2026, the U.S. military struck several Iranian oil tankers associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in response to attempted missile launches at U.S. Navy warships. The details regarding which Navy warship was targeted have not been disclosed.
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