US Central Command forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers on September 5 after the IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two American Navy warships.
The US military permanently disabled the M/T Downy off Kharg Island and M/T Stark 1 near Jask, while completely destroying the unladen M/T Kylo in the Gulf of Oman.
CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper warned that the US will continue to impose economic costs on Iran's oil fleet if American forces are targeted in regional waters.