# U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers after Iran fires at Navy ships

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- NBC News, 2026-09-05 23:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/u-s-strikes-iran-oil-tankers-after-iran-fires-at-naval-ships-269393477774

> The U.S. military destroyed several Iranian oil tankers Saturday in retaliation for Iran firing ballistic missiles at U.S. Navy ships. The latest exchange is adding to economic pressure at home as gas prices continue to rise.

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