NPR
US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted
Saturday, September 5, 2026
President Trump made remarks about the conflict with Iran on the day before the strikes occurred. The US military conducted strikes against three Iranian oil tankers. The strikes followed reports that Navy warships had been targeted.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/05/nx-s1-5959159/us-iran-warships-targeted