Iran-US war: three Iranian oil tankers hit after missile attacks against US ships

American forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after the Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles at two US ships patrolling waters in the region. "An American aircraft carrier and guided missile destroyer successfully avoided multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks. No American personnel were injured," the US Central Command said, explaining how "following the failure of the Iranian attacks", American forces "permanently rendered Iranian oil tankers MT/Downy off Kharg Island, and M/T Stark 1 near Jask." The United States also "completely destroyed the tanker M/T Kylo in the Gulf of Oman, hitting it at several critical points, after ordering the crew to abandon ship."

Donald Trump has issued a warning to Tehran, declaring that if they are "not smart" they will end up with a "Strait of Hormuz that will no longer be needed". According to Trump, new pipelines are being created that could lead to bypassing the Strait, through which until a few months ago a fifth of global oil and gas passed. Tehran: "Wherever we perceive a threat, we will conduct preventive operations."

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Iran, US bombs on a wedding: accident or deliberate action? Skip to content Hegseth: "It's simple if Tehran shoots at US ships, we will sink their tankers" “It's simple: If Iran fires at US ships, we will destroy and sink their tankers. All they have to do is not fire at the US Navy. Iran's tanker fleet is defenseless, Iran has no navy or air force. Our planes, ships and submarines can hit them all.” US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated this in a post on 'X' after today the US struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' launch of ballistic missiles against two US Navy warships engaged in patrolling activities in the waters of the region.

Israel to Miliband: "There are no restrictions on the entry of medicines into Gaza" ''There are no restrictions of any kind on the entry of medicines into the Gaza Strip, no medicines are blocked; 22,500 tons of medical supplies have entered Gaza since the ceasefire began; Gazans leave the Strip to receive medical treatment, including 200 who have done so in the last two weeks alone''. The Israeli Foreign Ministry wrote this on ' 'The Foreign Secretary is well aware of all this, as the UK is a member of the International Gaza Support Centre, which facilitates the delivery of medical aid to the Gaza Strip. But, apparently, facts matter less (when making a video for a political audience),'' the Israeli ministry added, sharing Miliband's video.

Iran, Ukmto: "Several ships hit in the Strait of Hormuz" According to the UK's Maritime Trade Operations Agency (UKMTO), several merchant ships have been hit and rendered inoperable in the "Northern Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman", as part of ongoing military activities in the region. The UKMTO said in a press release issued today that it could not yet confirm whether the accident caused any casualties or environmental damage. The agency, which cited military sources, said the investigation into the matter was ongoing.

Media Iran: "Road accident due to explosion of a tanker, 10 dead" Ten people have died after a tanker exploded on a highway in western Iran. The explosion was caused by a road accident. State media reported it.

Media: "Iran confirms US attacks against three oil tankers" Tasnim, the news agency affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, confirmed that an Iranian oil tanker was hit by US forces near Kharg Island this morning, saying there were no casualties. The agency, citing an Iranian state television journalist, also reported that two other oil tankers were hit in US raids in waters near the city, saying one of them was carrying oil. Hours earlier, the US Central Command had announced that American forces had hit three Iranian oil tankers after the Pasdaran had launched ballistic missiles against two US ships patrolling the waters in the region.

Middle East, 17 Palestinians killed in Gaza in 48 hours The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reports that, according to data collected from hospital admissions, 17 people have been killed and 27 injured in the enclave in the last 48 hours. The ministry said the latest victims included five new deaths, one person who died due to previous injuries and 11 bodies recovered from the rubble. He added that other victims remain trapped under the rubble or missing on the streets, and that ambulance and civil protection teams have not yet managed to reach them. Since the current 'ceasefire' came into force in October last year, the ministry said 1,344 deaths and 4,464 injuries have been confirmed across Gaza, with 815 bodies recovered from the rubble of collapsed buildings.

Iran, the EU: "Working with the USA and the G7 countries to de-escalation" “The EU shares US concerns regarding Iran's destabilizing activities in the region, its nuclear program and is deeply concerned about Iran's continued military cooperation with Russia.” European Commission spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Christian Wigand told AGI. "The EU welcomes efforts to ensure that Iran ceases its destabilizing activities and engages in good faith peace negotiations, including through further economic pressure, including the US-led Operation Economic Outcast. The EU will continue to work closely with the United States and other G7 and international partners to maintain pressure on Iran and contribute to de-escalation and regional stability." "The EU - recalls Wigand - remains ready to adopt further measures, where necessary, to safeguard its security and interests, including freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz".

Hegseth: "Iranian oil tankers without defense, we can hit them all" "It's simple: If Iran shoots at our ships, we will destroy their tankers. All they have to do is stop shooting. Iran's tanker fleet is defenseless. Iran has no navy or air force. Our planes, ships and submarines can hit them all." This was stated by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth after the US Centom announced that it had hit three Iranian oil tankers.

Iran, US embassy in Bahrain issues alert to Americans The US embassy in Bahrain has issued a security alert urging American citizens in the country and throughout the region to "exercise increased vigilance." “The US Embassy reminds American citizens that Iran has previously targeted civilian infrastructure in Bahrain, including hotels in Manama,” the notice released today reads. US citizens in the region should prepare for "potential flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions," the embassy added.

Iran-US war, how much did the six months of conflict cost More than six months after the United States and Israel attacked the Islamic Republic of Iran, consumers continue to face a barrage of price increases, starting with energy products with the prices of gasoline, diesel and gas steadily rising. As with the fate of the conflict, there is currently no end in sight regarding the additional costs caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Here's a balance sheet.

Iran-US war, how much did the six months of conflict cost Skip to content USA, three Iranian oil tankers hit after missile launches against American ships American forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after the Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles at two US ships patrolling waters in the region. US Central Command says so. Following Iran's failed attacks, Centcom rendered the crude oil tankers M/T Downy, off Kharg Island, and M/T Stark 1, near Jask, permanently unusable. US forces also completely destroyed the empty tanker M/T Kylo (also known as “Noxen”) in the Gulf of Oman, hitting the vessel at several critical points to render it inoperable, after the crew was ordered to abandon it. The three Iranian tankers are part of a multibillion-dollar clandestine network that finances Iran's Revolutionary Guards and its allied groups in the region. Iran has no means to defend them.

"The message to the Pasdaran must be clear: if you fire on two of our ships, we will impose an even greater economic cost by eliminating three of yours", underlines Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of Centcom. "We will not hesitate to defend American forces and, if necessary, destroy Iran's limited and vulnerable oil fleet."

How much dependence on fossils costs Europe after Hormuz According to an analysis by the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), between March and August 2026, the crisis globally increased spending on fossil fuel imports by over 282 billion euros. The shock was particularly impactful because it did not only affect oil.

How much dependence on fossils costs Europe after Hormuz Skip to content US ambassador visits Palestinian town, settlers break in Two Israeli settlers raided the Palestinian town of Turmus Ayya, north-east of Ramallah, in the West Bank, while US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee was visiting. The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported this, quoting city councilor Awad Abu Samra, according to whom the two on board a motorbike entered the eastern part of the town, about 100 meters from where the representative from Washington was. Huckabee was visiting to meet with local officials and some Palestinian-American residents who were victims of settler attacks. To the press, he stressed that "crime is crime, terrorism is terrorism", calling for "serious consequences" for those responsible for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, whose security is the responsibility of the Israeli government.

New clashes between pro-government and Houthis in Yemen: "Over 60 dead" Over 60 people have died in the ongoing clashes between Yemeni government forces supported by Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels in Yemen: this was reported by medical and military sources, specifying that among the victims there are also some civilians. According to three Yemeni military sources, 26 government soldiers were killed after several hours of fighting in southwest Yemen, while medical and military sources close to the pro-Iranian Houthis reported 31 rebel fighters killed. A medical source in the government-controlled city of Taiz said a rocket attack killed six civilians traveling aboard a bus and wounded seven others.

Tehran: "Terrorist group affiliated with Israel and the US dismantled, 2 killed" A "terrorist team affiliated" with Israel and the USA "has been identified and suffered a decisive blow" in the south-eastern Iranian province of Sistan-Baluchestan: this was announced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), adding that two "terrorists" were killed. The group accused of terrorism "was dismantled during a joint operation" conducted by the Pasdaran, the forces of the Ministry of Intelligence and the police, says a statement cited by the IRNA agency. The group "intended to carry out terrorist acts against pre-established targets in the province, as part of the United States' war against Iran," the statement added.

Huckabee: "There is no Israeli plan for forced displacement from Gaza" “I can tell you categorically that there is no plan by the Israelis to displace people from Gaza against their will.” The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, told the press during a visit to Palestinian-American citizens in the town of Turmus Ayya in the West Bank. His comments follow statements to the contrary