US destroys five Iranian tankers after IRGC missile attack on Navy ship

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The US military destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 9, 2026, after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles at a US Navy warship. The IRGC said it then attacked a base in Jordan hosting US troops. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran will lose tankers every time it tries to hit US Navy ships.
Key Facts
- The US military destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 9, 2026.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles at a US Navy warship before the US strikes.
- The IRGC said it attacked a base in Jordan hosting US troops in response to the US attacks.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran will lose tankers every time it tries to hit US Navy ships.
US Military Strikes
The US military destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 9, 2026. The strikes followed ballistic missile attacks by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps on a US Navy warship. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that every time Iran tries to hit US Navy ships, it will lose tankers.
IRGC Retaliation
In response to the US attacks, the IRGC said it attacked a base in Jordan hosting US troops. The IRGC's announcement came after the US military confirmed the destruction of five Iranian tankers.