{
  "id": 5886657,
  "title": "IRGC says several ballistic missiles fired at US aircraft carrier, destroyer harassing Iranian ships",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/irgc-says-several-ballistic-missiles-fired-at-us-aircraft-carrier",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T02:03:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/irgc-says-several-ballistic-missiles-fired-at-us-aircraft-carrier-destroyer-harassing-iranian-ships-101788659530971.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated on Saturday that it had fired several ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier and a destroyer, claiming they were harassing Iranian ships and participating in a naval blockade. This retaliatory action came after the US struck three Iranian oil tankers and Iranian forces responded by targeting three oil tankers and three US-affiliated vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC warned vessels operating near the Strait to avoid unauthorised waterways or face consequences, and threatened continued retaliation if hostile actions against Iranian shipping persisted. Earlier, US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that its forces had successfully evaded multiple Iranian missile attacks on September 5, with a US aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer remaining unharmed.",
  "summary": "The IRGC claimed that both warships were forced to leave the conflict area after sustaining damage and fearing another attack.",
  "key_points": [
    "IRGC fired ballistic missiles at US aircraft carrier and destroyer.",
    "Strikes follow US attack on three Iranian oil tankers.",
    "US forces evaded multiple Iranian missile attacks on September 5."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The IRGC's missile launch escalates tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, signalling increased retaliatory actions against perceived threats to Iranian shipping and asserting its capability to target US naval assets.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}