US HITS IRANIAN TANKERS AS OIL BREAKS $100 The US destroyed five more Iranian oil tankers overnight after Iran allegedly targeted an American warship. No US personnel were hurt. Iran reportedly retaliated against US warships and tankers and fired missiles toward Jordan. The escalating conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel. Washington is tightening economic pressure on Tehran, while Iran continues attacks on commercial shipping and seeks greater control over traffic through the vital waterway. 09-SEP-2026 05:33 AM ET