US military strikes three Iranian crude oil carriers, says Central Command

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday said it had struck three Iranian oil tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched missile attacks targeting two US Navy warships.

“US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers, Sept. 5, after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships patrolling regional waters,” the American military said in a statement.

CENTCOM said the targeted Navy warships had “successfully evaded” the multiple Iranian attacks, describing the strikes as “unprovoked”. It added that no American personnel were harmed.