US military says it destroyed 3 Iranian oil tankers after IRGC attacks on its Navy ships

The strikes represent another escalation in the growing military confrontation between Washington and Tehran, with maritime security and energy supplies emerging as major flashpoints.Earlier the Iranian forces attacked US Navy ships. (File photo)US forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers on Saturday, hours after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two US Navy vessels, according to US Central Command. The American warships were able to avoid the incoming missiles, and no US personnel were reported injured in the attack.The strikes represent another escalation in the growing military confrontation between Washington and Tehran, with maritime security and energy supplies emerging as major flashpoints.The developments have also drawn attention to the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping route through which a substantial portion of the world’s oil trade typically moves.The conflict has already disrupted commercial shipping in the region and contributed to volatility in international energy markets. Iran has sought to limit maritime traffic through the strategic waterway, while the US has stepped up military operations aimed at protecting navigation and countering Iranian threats.This is a developing story. It will be updated. - EndsPublished By: Shipra ParasharPublished On: Sep 5, 2026 19:38 IST