Day 61 · U.S.-Iran Regional Conflict

U.S. Strikes Iranian Tankers

The U.S. hit three Iranian oil tankers after missiles targeted Navy warships.

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Updated Sep 5, 6:57pm ET

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U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers on Sept. 5: the M/T Downy off Kharg Island, the M/T Stark 1 near Jask and the M/T Kylo, also known as the Noxen, in the Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles toward a U.S. aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer; no American personnel were injured. CENTCOM said two tankers were permanently disabled and a third destroyed, while Iran warned it could strike U.S. naval vessels “more severely than before.”

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Effective U.S. strikeMostly Right

The U.S. destruction of Iranian tankers was a forceful and effective move against Tehran. It showed American resolve while damaging Iran’s ability to challenge or evade U.S. pressure.

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