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 Hits Five More Iranian Tankers as Tensions Escalate US Hits Five More Iranian Tankers as Tensions Escalate by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday September 9, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Crude oil prices are nearing $100/bbl as tensions in the region escalate again. Image Credit: CENTCOM US forces have stepped up operations against Iranian oil tankers in the region following claims that Iran ’s IRGC targeted US Navy warships with ballistic missiles. Five Iranian crude oil tankers were targeted on Tuesday in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island , US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a social media post yesterday. The vessels were M/T Kaviz, M/T Charminar, M/T Horizon 1, M/T Riesco and M/T Derya . CENTCOM said crews were directed to abandon the vessels before they were struck and rendered inoperable. It said the latest action followed two failed missile attacks on a US Navy warship, with no American personnel injured. The US also targeted three Iranian crude oil tankers on September 5 after what CENTCOM described as attempted IRGC attacks on a US aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer. CENTCOM said the tankers are part of an Iranian shadow network used to generate funds for the IRGC and its regional proxies. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Itochu Invests in Ammonia Storage Terminal at Port Pipavav in India The ammonia storage terminal with a capacity of 36,000 mt came online earlier this month. Read in Full BUNKER JOBS: Uni-Fuels Seeks Senior Bunker Trader in Houston The company is seeking an experienced bunker trader w