According to CENTCOM, Iran attacked a U.S. aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer. In the statement, it says no American personnel were harmed.
— Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) September 5, 2026
🚨US Says It Struck 3 Iranian Tankers After Missile Attack.@CENTCOM : the strikes came after the IRGC fired ballistic missiles at a US carrier and a destroyer.
Both ships escaped, no Americans were hurt.
🚢The tankers hit: Downy, near Kharg Island.
Stark 1, near Jask.… https://t.co/dNe2qbPU37 pic.twitter.com/ZLCCA3PKoa— Jack Prandelli (@jackprandelli) September 5, 2026
Iran targets U.S. aircraft carrier and destroyer, U.S. destroys three Iranian tankers
CENTCOM says the IRGC launched ballistic missiles toward two U.S. warships and the U.S. responded by permanently disabling two Iranian crude carriers and completely destroying a third. No U.S. personnel were injured.
U.S. strikes tanker near Kharg Island
One of the three tankers was struck near Kharg Island, which handles roughly 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports. Brent crude jumped to about $96.28 a barrel as the confrontation intensified.
U.S. warns it may destroy Iran’s remaining oil fleet
https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/us-hits-3-iranian-oil-143559236.html
CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper warned that the U.S. would not hesitate to destroy Iran’s “limited and exposed oil fleet” if attacks continue. That moves the confrontation directly into Iran’s remaining oil-export capacity.
Third exchange of fire in one week
https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/us-strikes-iranian-oil-tankers-144829599.html
The U.S. and Iran have now exchanged fire three times in one week, after roughly a month of relative calm. The Strait of Hormuz remains the main flashpoint.
U.S. retaliation hits Iranian shipping in multiple locations
The three U.S. strikes hit Iranian-linked tankers in the Gulf of Oman, near Jask and near Kharg Island, showing the response is not confined to one isolated location.