The US Central Command struck three Iranian oil tankers after the IRGC fired missiles at American warships in the Gulf of Oman.
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The United States and Iran exchanged military attacks at sea overnight. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired ballistic missiles at two American warships, prompting a response from US Central Command.
US Central Command stated it struck three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation: the Kylo and Stark I in the Gulf of Oman, and the Downy near Kharg Island. Centcom alleged the vessels belonged to a shadow network financing the IRGC and its regional proxies.
The incident marks a direct military confrontation between the two nations amid ongoing regional tensions. The US strikes targeted commercial infrastructure, while the initial IRGC action focused on naval assets.
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Sources: 1. The National: US and Iran trade fire after IRGC attacks American warships — https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/09/06/us-and-iran-trade-fire-after-irgc-attacks-american-warships/ (src1) 2.