# US, Iran engaged in tanker war: Where is the months-long conflict headed?

https://mins.news/en/item/47250

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-06 10:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/6/us-iran-engaged-in-tanker-war-where-is-the-months-long-conflict-headed?traffic_source=rss

> The United States and Iran have intensified attacks on tankers and military vessels around the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says it struck three Iranian vessels after Iranian ballistic missile launches at a US aircraft carrier and destroyer, while Tehran says it targeted tankers and US-linked vessels. The escalating maritime fighting is further dimming hopes for diplomatic de-escalation.

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