You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Navy Ships Targeted US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Navy Ships Targeted by Ship & Bunker News Team Monday September 7, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Crude oil prices have risen amid fears of further disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Image Credit: CENTCOM US military said it struck three Iranian tankers on Saturday after Iran tried to attack its naval ships operating in the region. An aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer evaded multiple ballistic missile attacks launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps , US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a social media post on Saturday . The US strikes disabled the M/T Downy off Kharg Island and the M/T Stark 1 near Jask . US forces also destroyed the unladen M/T Kylo , also known as the “Noxen”, in the Gulf of Oman after its crew was ordered to abandon the vessel. CENTCOM said the three tankers were part of a shadow network that generates funds for the IRGC and its regional proxies. “If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost —taking out three of yours,” Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM, said. Crude oil prices climbed on Monday morning amid the fears of further disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. The ICE November Brent contract traded at $97.39/bl as of 5:56 AM in London , up 1.1% from Friday’s settlement of $96.28/bl . Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Minerva and Norvic Settle Unpaid Bunker Bill Fight New York case against the Norvic founder is dismissed with pre