US Says It ‘Destroyed’ 5 Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks On American Warship

Last Updated:September 09, 2026, 04:12 IST

US forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers after Iran launched ballistic missiles at an American warship.

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US forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers on Tuesday after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at an American warship twice in recent days, the US military said.

“American forces directed the crews to abandon ship before the vessels were struck and rendered inoperable,” US Central Command said in a statement, adding the strikes were “in response to Iran’s most recent failed attacks.”

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Why did the US destroy five Iranian oil tankers?

The US military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to Iran’s ballistic missile attacks on an American warship. US Central Command stated these strikes were a response to Iran’s “failed attacks” on the warship.

When did the US destroy the Iranian oil tankers?

The US destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following missile attacks by Iran on an American warship.

What happened to the crews of the Iranian oil tankers?

The US military directed the crews of the Iranian oil tankers to abandon their ships before the vessels were struck and rendered inoperable.

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