On September 8–9, 2026, U.S. forces struck and destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers near Kharg Island and the port of Jask in response to attempted missile attacks on American Navy warships. Iran threatened retaliation against U.S.-affiliated vessels in the Persian Gulf region.
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Explosions were heard near Iranian oil export terminals in Jask and Kharg Island.
Explosions were heard near Iranian oil export terminals in Jask and Kharg Island.
Iranian media reported that explosions were heard in the vicinity of Kharg Island, Iran's main oil hub, where 90% of oil leaves the country.
US forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers on Tuesday after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at an American warship twice in recent days. Iran also launched strikes on US targets in Jordan, and threatened attacks on oil tankers off Kuwait and Bahrain. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The strikes by the U.S. military hit targets near Iran's strategically crucial oil export hub of Kharg Island.
KYIV POST: US Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers as Tehran Threatens Vessels Off Kuwait, Bahrain https://www. kyivpost.com/post/84065 US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in retaliation for attempted Iranian ballistic missile strikes on an American warship, as Tehran responded by warning tanker crews near Kuwait and Bahrain to abandon their vessels. # World # Europe # NorthAmeric
The Middle East war intensified with Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen launching strikes on several Saudi cities, further embroiling a US ally in the conflict, while US forces hit multiple Iranian oil tankers and Iran targeted a US base in Jordan.
Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran.