US Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation for Warship Attack
The US military has taken action against Iran in response to an attack on an American warship. On Tuesday, September 9, 2026, the US struck five Iranian oil tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard targeted another American warship.
No one was injured on the US ship, which evaded Iran's missiles, but officials warn that more strikes will follow if Iran continues to target American personnel.
The Strait of Hormuz has been at a standstill due to the tensions in the region, causing oil prices to spike.