US Forces Strike Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation for IRGC Missile Attack

Air strikes were conducted by US forces against three Iranian oil tankers in response to an IRGC missile attack, according to CENTCOM. The airstrikes took place on September 5, 2026, and targeted the tankers, which were carrying petroleum products.

The strike was a direct response to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launching missiles at US forces, prompting the US military to take action against Iran's oil infrastructure.

CENTCOM released footage of the airstrikes on September 5, 2026, showing the tankers being targeted and destroyed. The strikes were carried out in accordance with international law and aimed at disrupting Iran's ability to finance its military activities through oil exports.