US Targets Three Iranian Oil Tankers Amid Ballistic Missile Attacks
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has claimed that it targeted three Iranian oil tankers carrying crude oil on September 5, 2026. In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said the strikes were carried out on the same day but provided no further details about the names of the tankers or the extent of the damage.
CENTCOM also stated that Iran had launched ballistic missile attacks against a US aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer. The military claimed that the two warships survived 'multiple attacks' without sustaining any injuries to personnel.
The CENTCOM described the Iranian attacks as 'unprovoked.' This comes amid limited information from the US military regarding damage to its bases and equipment in the region during the recent conflict.