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US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation for Warship Attack

The US military has targeted and disabled three Iranian crude oil carriers near Kharg Island, responding to what Washington described as coordinated missile attacks against American naval vessels.

5 Sept, 07:46 — 5 Sept, 15:47
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APVery High1h ago

US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted with missiles - AP News

US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted with missiles  AP News

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ReutersVery High8h ago

Explosions heard near Iran's Kharg Island in Gulf, origin unknown, Fars news says - Reuters

Explosions heard near Iran's Kharg Island in Gulf, origin unknown, Fars news says  Reuters

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BBCHigh1h ago

US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted

US Central Command says the attacks came after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two of its Navy warships.

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bloombergHigh1h ago

US Strikes Iranian Tankers After Attack on US Warships

Bloomberg This Weekend has breaking news that US forces struck three Iranian crude carriers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships, according to US Central Command. The renewed fighting around the Strait of Hormuz adds pressure to shipping and energy markets as President Donald Trump continues to downplay the conflict as something short of war. (Source: Bloomberg)

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NYTMostly Factual4h ago

Iran’s State Media Says U.S. Missiles Hit Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg

The United States military has not confirmed an attack. The reports came after a barrage of U.S. strikes in retaliation for Iranian attacks on ships and American forces.

By Yeganeh Torbati and Leily Nikounazar

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wsjHigh26m ago

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Ships After Missiles Fired at American Aircraft Carrier - WSJ

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Ships After Missiles Fired at American Aircraft Carrier  WSJ

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FTVery High52m ago

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers in response to attacks on warships

Military action over Strait of Hormuz continues to escalate after pause in six-month-old conflict

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wapoMostly Factual58m ago

U.S. says it hit 3 Iranian oil tankers, including one near Kharg Island

U.S. Central Command said the strikes were in response to Iranian attacks on U.S. Navy warships.

By Mohamad El Chamaa, Sammy Westfall

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NPRHigh54m ago

US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted

The strikes come a day after President Trump appeared to downplay the war with Iran as "small potatoes" during an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office.

By The Associated Press

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

US says it hit Iran oil tankers helping finance ‘regional proxies’

US strikes have hit Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran’s Kharg island.

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CNNMostly Factual2h ago

Three Iranian tankers struck in retaliation for missile attacks, US military says - CNN

Three Iranian tankers struck in retaliation for missile attacks, US military says  CNN

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cbcHigh42m ago

U.S. military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying its navy warships were targeted

The U.S. military on Saturday said it struck three Iranian oil tankers after navy warships were targeted with missiles, warning that it would "if necessary, destroy Iran's limited and exposed oil fleet."

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cnbcMostly Factual59m ago

U.S. attacks 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy warships

Three Iranian crude oil carriers were hit by U.S. forces on Saturday near Iran's key oil export hub, Kharg Island, in the Gulf, U.S. Central Command reported.

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

US ‘disables’ or ‘destroys’ 3 Iran oil tankers after warships targeted

The US military says it has struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles. The military’s statement on Saturday said an aircraft carrier and a destroyer evaded “multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks” and no US personnel were hurt. It said two Iranian oil carriers were “permanently disabled” and the third, unladen one, was destroyed. The US statement said the tankers were part of a shadow network helping to fund Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard (IRGC). “Let ...

By Associated Press

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globe-and-mailHigh1h ago

U.S. military strikes Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles

Three tankers were part of a shadow network helping to fund Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard and its armed proxies in the region, U.S. military says

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DWHigh7h ago

Iran war: Explosions reported near Kharg Island

Iranian media has reported that a tanker was targeted near the oil hub of Kharg Island. DW has the latest.

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual34m ago

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after it says warships were targeted

The US Central Command said an aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer evaded “multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks”, a day after President Donald Trump sought to minimise the conflict as “small potatoes”.

By Toqa Ezzidin, Cara Anna

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The IndependentMostly Factual56m ago

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after two Navy warships targeted with missiles

Central Command told Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: ‘If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost’

By Summer Woolley

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted with missiles

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1h ago

Watch: US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after Iran targets 2 navy warships

In a tense confrontation, US forces targeted three Iranian oil tankers after missile strikes on Navy warships. The vessels successfully dodged multiple Iranian attacks without any injuries reported. Serving as financial support for Iran's Revolutionary Guard and proxies, one tanker was rendered useless near Kharg Island, while another faced destruction close to Jask, with the last one obliterated in the Gulf of Oman as its crew evacuated.

By ARYAN SINGH

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

US CENTCOM says it struck three Iran oil tankers after IRGC attacks on Navy ships

The US CENTCOM said the targeted Navy warships “successfully evaded” the multiple Iranian attacks, calling the strikes “unprovoked”.

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Blasts heard near Iran's Kharg Island in Gulf, amid reports tanker hit - The Straits Times

Blasts heard near Iran's Kharg Island in Gulf, amid reports tanker hit  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

US Strikes 3 Iranian Oil Tankers After Tehran Targeted Its Navy Warships

In a post on X, the US Central Command said that the aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer successfully avoided "multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks".

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cyprus-mail6h ago

Iranian tanker hit by US attack near Kharg Island

An Iranian tanker was hit by U.S. forces on Saturday near Iran’s key oil export hub, Kharg Island, in the Gulf, the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim reported. According to a Tasnim correspondent from Kharg, the tanker was hit by four U.S. missiles in the area of Kharg Island’s anchorage. Tasnim quoted local sources as […]

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moneycontrol8h ago

Explosions reported near Iran’s Kharg Island amid renewed tensions with US - Moneycontrol.com

Explosions reported near Iran’s Kharg Island amid renewed tensions with US  Moneycontrol.com

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual6h ago

Iranian tanker hit by US attack near Iran's Kharg Island: Report

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in-cyprus6h ago

Iranian tanker hit by U.S. forces near Kharg Island, Tasnim says

An Iranian tanker was hit by U.S. forces on Saturday near Iran’s key oil export hub, Kharg Island, in the Gulf, Reuters reported, citing the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim. A Tasnim correspondent in Kharg said the tanker was hit by four U.S. missiles in the area of the island’s anchorage. Tasnim quoted local sources […]

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investing-com1h ago

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC attack on American naval ships, Central Command says

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national-uaeMixed3h ago

Explosions near Iran's Kharg Island raise fears of escalation in US war on Iran

By The National

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hurriyet-dailyMixed7h ago

Iranian media report explosions near Kharg Island

Iranian media on Sept. 5 reported several explosions near the country's major oil hub of Kharg Island in the Gulf, days after renewed fighting broke out with the United States.

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Daily SabahMixed6h ago

Iran accuses US of missile strike on tanker near Kharg Island

Iran accused the United States of striking an Iranian tanker near the country's main oil export hub of Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf on Saturday, raising fresh concerns abo...

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Ahram OnlineMixed7h ago

Iranian media report explosions in Kharg Island area of Gulf - Region - World - Ahram Online

Iranian media report explosions in Kharg Island area of Gulf - Region - World  Ahram Online

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star-malaysiaMixed7h ago

Blasts heard near Iran's Kharg Island in Gulf, amid reports tanker hit - thestar.com.my

Blasts heard near Iran's Kharg Island in Gulf, amid reports tanker hit  thestar.com.my

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egypt-independentMostly Factual7h ago

The US wants to manage the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran wants to break it

The monthlong lull in fighting between Iran and the United States ended this week with a renewed exchange of fire, dragging the region back to a dangerous – and potentially unsustainable – military stalemate. The US military struck Iran again Tuesday, prompting Tehran to attack Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait in defiance of a warning from … The post The US wants to manage the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran wants to break it appeared first on Egypt Independent.

By CNN

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punch-ngMostly Factual12m ago

US claims strikes on three Iranian oil tankers after attacks

The US destroyed three Iranian oil tankers in response to missile attacks on naval vessels, escalating the US-Iran conflict. Learn more about the latest ex Read More: https://punchng.com/us-claims-strikes-on-three-iranian-oil-tankers-after-attacks/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed1h ago

US military says it destroyed 3 Iranian oil tankers

The US military said Saturday it had struck and destroyed three oil tankers linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after the Iranian military organization fired on American warships. The post US military says it destroyed 3 Iranian oil tankers appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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qatar-tribuneMixed6h ago

Iranian oil tanker off Kharg Island hit by four US missiles: Media - Qatar Tribune

Iranian oil tanker off Kharg Island hit by four US missiles: Media  Qatar Tribune

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First report: vg · 5 Sept, 07:18Full coverage: 69 · 8hWindow: 8h
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vg5 Sept, 07:18First to report

Iranske medier: Eksplosjoner ved Kharg-øya

avgi5 Sept, 07:19

Εκρήξεις κοντά στο νησί Χαργκ – Αναφορές για πλήγμα σε τάνκερ

vijesti-me5 Sept, 07:26

Eksplozije u blizini ostrva Harg gdje se nalazi ključni naftni...

aftonbladet5 Sept, 07:40

Uppgifter: Explosioner vid ön Kharg

il-sole-24-ore5 Sept, 07:43

Iran, petroliera colpita da quattro missili Usa all’isola di Kharg

moneycontrol5 Sept, 07:46

Explosions reported near Iran’s Kharg Island amid renewed tensions with US - Moneycontrol.com

svenska-dagbladet5 Sept, 07:47

Uppgifter: Explosioner vid Kharg

Reuters5 Sept, 07:56

Explosions heard near Iran's Kharg Island in Gulf, origin unknown, Fars news says - Reuters

egypt-independent5 Sept, 08:03

The US wants to manage the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran wants to break it

hurriyet-daily5 Sept, 08:20

Iranian media report explosions near Kharg Island

naharnet5 Sept, 08:23

Iranian media report explosions in Kharg Island area

star-malaysia5 Sept, 08:24

Blasts heard near Iran's Kharg Island in Gulf, amid reports tanker hit - thestar.com.my

Ahram Online5 Sept, 08:24

Iranian media report explosions in Kharg Island area of Gulf - Region - World - Ahram Online

straits-times5 Sept, 08:26

Blasts heard near Iran's Kharg Island in Gulf, amid reports tanker hit - The Straits Times

DW5 Sept, 08:31

Iran war: Explosions reported near Kharg Island

der-standard5 Sept, 08:46

Explosionen nahe iranischer Ölinsel Kharg gemeldet

cyprus-mail5 Sept, 09:14

Iranian tanker hit by US attack near Kharg Island

la-vanguardia5 Sept, 09:17

EE.UU. ataca un petrolero iraní cerca de la isla de Jarg

qatar-tribune5 Sept, 09:23

Iranian oil tanker off Kharg Island hit by four US missiles: Media - Qatar Tribune

in-cyprus5 Sept, 09:25

Iranian tanker hit by U.S. forces near Kharg Island, Tasnim says

klix-ba5 Sept, 09:50

Kod iranskog ostrva Hark odjeknule su eksplozije, prve informacije su da je meta bio tanker

Daily Sabah5 Sept, 09:50

Iran accuses US of missile strike on tanker near Kharg Island

channel-news-asia5 Sept, 09:54

Iranian tanker hit by US attack near Iran's Kharg Island: Report

dhaka-tribune5 Sept, 09:56

Iranian media report explosions in Kharg Island area of Gulf - Dhaka Tribune

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NYT5 Sept, 11:39

Iran’s State Media Says U.S. Missiles Hit Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg

national-uae5 Sept, 12:16

Explosions near Iran's Kharg Island raise fears of escalation in US war on Iran

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china-daily5 Sept, 13:51

US forces struck 3 Iranian crude oil carriers: Central Command - China Daily

CNN5 Sept, 13:52

Three Iranian tankers struck in retaliation for missile attacks, US military says - CNN

dr-dk5 Sept, 13:53

USA har angrebet tre iranske olieskibe

Yahoo5 Sept, 13:53

US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted with missiles

hindustan-times5 Sept, 13:57

US CENTCOM says it struck three Iran oil tankers after IRGC attacks on Navy ships

yle-uutiset5 Sept, 13:58

Yhdysvallat sanoo tuhonneensa kolme iranilaista öljytankkeria

naftemporiki5 Sept, 14:02

Οι ΗΠΑ χτύπησαν τρία τάνκερ στον Κόλπο του Ομάν – Αντίποινα για τις πυραυλικές επιθέσεις των Φρουρών

AP5 Sept, 14:03

US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted with missiles - AP News

seneweb5 Sept, 14:07

L'armée américaine dit avoir "détruit" trois pétroliers iraniens

vanguard-ng5 Sept, 14:08

US military says it destroyed 3 Iranian oil tankers

berlingske5 Sept, 14:12

Amerikansk militær har angrebet tre iranske olietankere

ndtv5 Sept, 14:22

US Strikes 3 Iranian Oil Tankers After Tehran Targeted Its Navy Warships

gulf-news5 Sept, 14:23

See: US military destroys 3 Iranian oil tankers

globe-and-mail5 Sept, 14:24

U.S. military strikes Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles

aktuality-sk5 Sept, 14:27

USA zničili tri tankery spájané s iránskymi Revolučnými gardami

el-universal-english5 Sept, 14:28

Ejército de EU ataca buques petroleros iraníes en el golfo Pérsico; es en respuesta a agresión de la Guardia Revolucionaria, dice

le-figaro5 Sept, 14:34

Guerre en Iran : l'armée américaine dit avoir «détruit» trois pétroliers iraniens

bloomberg5 Sept, 14:34

US Strikes Iranian Tankers After Attack on US Warships

Times of India5 Sept, 14:39

Watch: US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after Iran targets 2 navy warships

BBC5 Sept, 14:40

US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted

investing-com5 Sept, 14:42

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC attack on American naval ships, Central Command says

newsbeast5 Sept, 14:43

Οι Αμερικανοί χτύπησαν τρία ιρανικά πετρελαιοφόρα – «Για κάθε δύο πλοία μας, καταστρέφουμε τρία δικά σας» – Δείτε βίντεο

delfi-lt5 Sept, 14:48

JAV karinės pajėgos praneša sunaikinusios tris Irano tanklaivius

Al Jazeera5 Sept, 14:49

US says it hit Iran oil tankers helping finance ‘regional proxies’

Barron's5 Sept, 14:56

US Military Says Destroys Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks - Barron's

el-mundo5 Sept, 14:56

Estados Unidos destruye tres petroleros iraníes tras un ataque de la Guardia Revolucionaria contra sus buques

digi245 Sept, 14:59

SUA au lovit trei petroliere iraniene în Golf, ca răspuns la atacurile Teheranului asupra navelor americane

SCMP5 Sept, 14:59

US ‘disables’ or ‘destroys’ 3 Iran oil tankers after warships targeted

cnbc5 Sept, 15:00

U.S. attacks 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy warships

wapo5 Sept, 15:01

U.S. says it hit 3 Iranian oil tankers, including one near Kharg Island

The Independent5 Sept, 15:03

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after two Navy warships targeted with missiles

NPR5 Sept, 15:05

US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted

FT5 Sept, 15:07

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers in response to attacks on warships

iefimerida5 Sept, 15:09

O στρατός των ΗΠΑ χτύπησε τρία ιρανικά τάνκερ μεταφοράς αργού πετρελαίου

cbc5 Sept, 15:17

U.S. military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying its navy warships were targeted

tagesschau5 Sept, 15:17

USA greifen iranische Öltanker an

haaretz5 Sept, 15:19

U.S. Military Says It Struck Three Iranian Crude Oil Carriers Near Kharg Island - Haaretz

sydney-morning-herald5 Sept, 15:25

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after it says warships were targeted

hotnews5 Sept, 15:25

Forțele americane au lovit și distrus trei petroliere iraniene ca represalii la un atac din partea Iranului

wsj5 Sept, 15:33

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Ships After Missiles Fired at American Aircraft Carrier - WSJ

index-hr5 Sept, 15:36

VIDEO Iranski tankeri u plamenu. Amerikanci: Napadnuti su nam razarač i nosač

orf5 Sept, 15:46

US-Militär setzt drei iranische Öltanker außer Gefecht

punch-ng5 Sept, 15:47Latest update

US claims strikes on three Iranian oil tankers after attacks