# U.S. strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship

https://mins.news/en/item/50397

- NBC News, 2026-09-08 20:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-strikes-iranian-tankers-attempted-missile-attacks-navy-warship-rcna596699

> The United States struck multiple Iranian tankers on Tuesday in response to additional attempted missile attacks against a U.S. Navy warship, according to an unnamed U.S. official who cited the sensitivity of the military operations.

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