{
  "id": 5884906,
  "title": "US takes out 3 Iranian tankers after missile attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/us-takes-out-3-iranian-tankers-after-missile-attacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T14:25:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/us-military-hits-3-iranian-oil-tankers-after-saying-navy-warships-were-targeted-with-missiles/articleshow/133804677.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, the United States targeted and destroyed three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for attempted missile attacks on US naval vessels, escalating tensions since the renewed hostilities between the two nations. The strikes occurred following six months of deadlock in the war, with Iran maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz and the US enforcing a counter-blockade on Iranian ports. CENTCOM claimed responsibility for disabling the IRGC crude oil carriers M/T Downy and M/T Stark 1, as well as destroying the unladen carrier M/T Kylo, rendering them inoperable after the crew was directed to abandon ship. The three vessels were part of a multi-billion-dollar network that finances the IRGC and its regional proxies. US CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that a higher economic cost would be imposed on Iran if the attacks continued. Prior to the strikes, Iran had reported explosions near its major oil hub in Kharg Island, while Tehran accused the US of attacking its military bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, though US Vice President JD Vance expressed skepticism about the reports. The US administration downplays the significance of the conflict, citing low public support and proximity to midterm elections. Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned of a new strategy aimed at shattering US foundations. The US has been pressuring Tehran to end attacks on commercial shipping in the Hormuz Strait, which is crucial for global oil supplies. Despite the fragile ceasefire collapsing in July due to attacks on commercial ships, the US administration is now claiming that oil flows through the waterway are returning to pre-war levels.",
  "summary": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "US military strikes three Iranian tankers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/us-military-strikes-three-iranian-tankers",
        "published": "2026-09-05T16:50:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "US destroys three Iranian oil tankers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/us-destroys-three-iranian-oil-tankers",
        "published": "2026-09-05T21:40:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "US destroys three Iranian oil tankers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/us-destroys-three-iranian-oil-tankers-5846602",
        "published": "2026-09-05T21:40:09.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}