On September 9, 2026, the US military struck five Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island and in the Gulf of Oman in retaliation for two attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship. Brent crude oil advanced to over $100 per barrel following the strikes, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions.
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Brent oil moved closer to $100 a barrel after the US struck Iranian tankers near the Kharg Island export hub and in the Gulf of Oman. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar has the latest. (Source: Bloomberg)
US forces destroyed five Iranian tankers carrying crude oil on Tuesday following two attempts to hit a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles in as many days, Central Command said. Brent oil moved closer to $100 a barrel after the US struck Iranian tankers near the Kharg Island export hub and in the Gulf of Oman. Bloomberg’s Onur Ant and Clara Ferreira Marques break down the situation. (Source: B
Renewed fighting stokes fears of deeper disruptions
The US says it destroyed five Iranian tankers carrying crude oil in response to two attempts to hit a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles in as many days. Brent oil advanced to the highest since late July. (Source: Bloomberg)