US Forces Strike Iranian Oil Tankers Near Hormuz Strait
US forces launched strikes on three Iranian oil tankers on September 5, 2026, including two near Iran's coast and one off Kharg Island in the western Persian Gulf. The attacks widened from Jask to the country's oil heartland, just a few days after similar incidents targeted two NITC tankers off Jask.
The strikes occurred approximately 300 miles northwest of Hormuz, with CENTCOM confirming the attacks on Iranian vessels deep within the western Persian Gulf. This escalation comes as tensions remain high between the US and Iran following previous incidents in the region.
No further details have been provided by either side regarding the nature or motivations behind these strikes. However, the incident underscores the ongoing security concerns for oil tankers navigating through the strategically crucial Hormuz Strait.