US Strikes Iranian Tankers as Iran Launches Missiles at Jordan

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan - Reuters

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan  Reuters

US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship - AP News

US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship  AP News

US forces hit five Iranian tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan

Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran.

Allen Doesn't See 'Imminent Return To Negotiations' With Iran

Michael Allen, former special assistant to President George W. Bush in the National Security sector, says the US is taking its economic pressure campaign against Iran “right to the jugular,” describing Kharg Island as the “Achilles’ heel of the Iranian oil system.” Allen says he doesn't see an “imminent return to negotiations” and argues the US needs a more comprehensive strategy for dealing with China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. He speaks with Tyler Kendall on Bloomberg’s "Balance of Powe...

U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers, Drawing Threat of Reprisal

American forces were said to have hit multiple vessels in response to Iranian attempts to hit a U.S. warship.

By Helene Cooper and Pranav Baskar

U.S. Launches New Round of Strikes on Iranian Oil Tankers - WSJ

U.S. Launches New Round of Strikes on Iranian Oil Tankers  WSJ

Oil nears $100 as US launches new strikes on Iranian tankers

American military hit ‘multiple’ ships linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in response to more attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship

U.S. launches strikes on 5 Iranian oil tankers after latest attacks on warship

The engagement follows similar violence last week, as Iranian and U.S. forces have continued to trade fire amid stunted diplomatic efforts to end the war.

By Dan Lamothe

Iran claims to have seized American drone US says had ‘malfunctioned’

Centcom says ‘defective’ drone was surveilling regional waters and was not collecting sensitive data Iranian forces claimed to have seized an American underwater drone in the strait of Hormuz that the US military said had “malfunctioned” more than a day earlier. US Navy Capt Tim Hawkins, a United States Central Command spokesperson, said in a statement the drone was surveilling regional waters when it malfunctioned “more than a day ago”. Continue reading...

By Shrai Popat in Washington

Jordanian air defences intercept Iranian missile barrage

Witnesses have captured the moment Jordanian air defence systems intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles.

US targets multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island - CNN

US targets multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island  CNN

U.S. military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers in latest escalation

The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to recent attacks on its warships, and Tehran says it hit back at American targets in Jordan, in the latest burst of back-and-forth strikes in a more than six-month-old war.

U.S. downplays Iran's seizure of unmanned sub in Hormuz Strait

The U.S. and Iran traded new attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump insists oil prices will drop fast once the Iran war ends.

US strikes oil tankers off coast of Iran

Explosions were heard near Iranian oil export terminals in Jask and Kharg Island.

US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship

The US on Tuesday struck multiple Iranian tankers in response to more attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, according to a US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military operations. Iranian state television also is reporting that US forces attacked Iranian oil tankers near the southern port of Jask and near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. The latest tit-for-tat strikes come as Washington and Tehran lurch back towards fighting during more than six month...

By Associated Press

U.S. strikes Iranian tankers in response to missile attack on Navy warship

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy say oil tankers could be targeted in retaliation for U.S. attacks

By Konstantin Toropin

Middle East live: US destroys five Iranian oil tankers as Iran threatens Kuwait and Bahrain

US forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers on Tuesday after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at an American warship twice in recent days. Iran also launched strikes on US targets in Jordan, and threatened attacks on oil tankers off Kuwait and Bahrain. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

Iran says it captured an 'advanced' American underwater drone. The US says it was older, malfunctioning, and ‘dead in the water.’

US Central Command said the drone had malfunctioned "well before" it was seized by Iran. US Central Command Photo Iran said it captured a US underwater drone near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said the older drone had malfunctioned and was "dead in the water." The US said it carried no classified equipment and collected no sensitive data. Iran's military said it seized an American-made underwater drone near the Strait of Hormuz. The US military said the uncrewed system had malfun...

Iran’s upgraded ballistic missiles as Tehran issues fresh warning to US warships

Iran state media says a ballistic missile with improved capabilities demonstrates Tehran's shifting stance toward taking preemptive action against threats

By Amir-Hussein Radjy and Cara Anna

Watch: US strikes 5 Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island after IRGC targeted navy ship

By ABHISHEK MISHRA

U.S. strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy ship - Haaretz

U.S. strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy ship  Haaretz

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz - The Straits Times

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz  The Straits Times

Iran Says It Struck US Base In Jordan After Kharg Island Attacks

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they struck a US military base in Jordan with missiles in retaliation for US strikes on Tehran's vessels.

U.S. says it destroyed five Iran oil tankers after attacks on American warship

The strikes by the U.S. military hit targets near Iran's strategically crucial oil export hub of Kharg Island.

US targets Iranian oil tankers, official tells 'Post,' as Iran reports explosions near Kharg Island

Iranian media reported that explosions were heard in the vicinity of Kharg Island, Iran's main oil hub, where 90% of oil leaves the country.

Iran threatens to attack US bases if tankers hit

Iran has threatened to attack US military bases in the region if Iranian oil tankers are targeted. Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Ali Abdollahi said any attack on Iranian tankers would trigger a military response against American positions in the region. “The US military called for the evacuation of Iranian tankers with […]

Explosions reported in Iran’s Kharg Island, Jask; Tehran warns US over oil tankers - Moneycontrol.com

Explosions reported in Iran’s Kharg Island, Jask; Tehran warns US over oil tankers  Moneycontrol.com

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan 

U.S. official says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open, controlled by U.S.' amid Seoul weighing deployment

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. official said Tuesday that the crucial St...

By Song Sang-ho

Oil prices add to two-month highs after U.S. destroys five Iranian oil tankers

War expands as Houthis attack Saudi cities and US strikes Iranian tankers

The war fuels a cycle of attacks and counterattacks, with the US and Iran waging economic warfare, while the Houthis disrupt shipping and threaten regional stability

By Reuters

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan 

By Reuters

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday it had captured a U.S. uncrewed submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, offering a rare glimpse into how underwater drones are being used in military operations.

By Reuters

US military strikes 5 Iran crude tankers following missile attacks targeting US Navy warship

US forces strike Iranian oil tankers, official says

By Thomas Watkins, Sara Ruthven

Iran launched an attack against US Navy Ships on Monday, WSJ reports - Arab News

Iran launched an attack against US Navy Ships on Monday, WSJ reports  Arab News

Explosions reported on Iran's Kharg Island, in Jask

Explosions were heard Tuesday in two strategic areas of southern Iran, including Kharg Island and the port city of Jask, Iranian media reported, with no immediate information on th...

Iran plans new Gulf exclusion zone amid missile warnings to US - Nation Thailand

Iran plans new Gulf exclusion zone amid missile warnings to US  Nation Thailand

Resalat: The US fleet under Iranian ballistic fire

Resalat analyzed the complex IRGC operation targeting two American vessels. The IRGC stated the two US vessels, after being struck and sustaining damage, quickly left the engagement zone out of deep fear of a second wave of missile attacks and were forced into a tactical retreat.

‘Powerful battle will continue’: IRGC strikes US base in Jordan, American warships with missile barrages - PressTV

‘Powerful battle will continue’: IRGC strikes US base in Jordan, American warships with missile barrages  PressTV