US Destroys Five Iranian Oil Carriers After Missile Attacks

The US military has confirmed that it destroyed five Iranian oil carriers in response to attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship over the past two days.

The incident occurred on September 8, according to a statement from the US Central Command. The command said its forces took action after the US Navy warship was targeted by Iranian missiles in the past two days.

The destroyed oil carriers were not specified as being part of any particular fleet or operation, but their destruction is likely to have significant implications for Iran's oil exports and economy.