US forces destroy five Iranian oil tankers, Iran retaliates with missile attack on US base in Jordan and targets ships near Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command confirmed the destruction of five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 8, 2026, stating it was in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeting a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice. Iran's Revolutionary Guard subsequently claimed to have fired ballistic missiles at a US military base in Jordan, with Jordan's military reporting the interception of 18 out of 20 missiles. Iran also claimed to have attacked 10 ships, including two US vessels and eight oil tankers, near the Strait of Hormuz, and captured a US uncrewed submarine, which the Pentagon described as a malfunctioning older model drone. These actions mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, impacting energy security and strategic waterways.