US Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation for Missile Attacks
The US military launched an attack on three Iranian oil tankers on September 5, 2026. The strike followed Iran's missile attacks on two American warships. CENTCOM reported that the tankers were part of a multibillion-dollar network supporting the IRGC and regional proxies.
According to CENTCOM, the US forces disabled two of the tankers near Kharg Island and Jask, while destroying another in the Gulf of Oman. The attack was in response to Iran's missile attacks on American warships, which were described as 'multiple' by CENTCOM.
The US ships evaded the missiles and suffered no casualties. However, CENTCOM warned that Iran's exposed oil fleet may face further strikes. This escalation raises concerns about geopolitical risk and its potential impact on market volatility and cryptocurrency prices.