US Destroys Five Iranian Tankers Following Missile Attacks
According to Euronews, US Central Command destroyed five Iranian tankers after the IRGC targeted a US Navy warship and launched strikes on Jordan.
By Europa Express11 Sep 2026 · 07:00 CETUpdated 11 Sep 2026 · 07:00 CET
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Core Briefing: US Destroys Five Iranian Tankers Following Missile Attacks
Strategic Context: According to Euronews, US Central Command destroyed five Iranian tankers after the IRGC targeted a US Navy warship and launched strikes on Jordan.
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According to Euronews, the United States has destroyed five Iranian tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired missiles at a US Navy warship twice in two days. US CENTCOM reported that crews were given warnings to abandon ship prior to the military strikes.
In a related escalation reported by Euronews, Tehran launched missile strikes targeting US positions in Jordan. Furthermore, Iranian authorities issued warnings instructing tankers operating near Kuwait and Bahrain to evacuate the area.