U.S.-Iran hostilities widen with reported strikes on bases, ships and oil tankers

United StatesIranJordanUnited Arab Emirates

First seen: Sep 6, 2026, 12:01 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 6, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

New reports describe Iranian retaliation against U.S. bases in Jordan and the UAE, an alleged strike on a U.S. ship, and U.S. strikes on three Iranian oil tankers. Washington denies the reported ship strike.

SO WHAT?

The widening combat across the Gulf and nearby states raises the risk of a broader regional war and severe disruption to energy shipping.

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kvor.comen

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attack on Navy Ships

Sep 6, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC

eldoradonews.comen

Three Iranian vessels hit, US military says

Sep 6, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC

kxly920.comen

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attack on Navy Ships

Sep 6, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC

kcbd.comen

Iran claims strike on US ship in Strait of Hormuz as fighting escalates

Sep 6, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC

odnako.orgen

Iran retaliates against US bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates after the attacks. New escalation of the war

Sep 6, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC

wtxl.comen

Iran claims a strike on a US ship in the Strait of Hormuz but the US denies it

Sep 6, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC

kynt1450.comen

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attack on Navy Ships

Sep 6, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC

tdtnews.comda

Iran says it hit a US ship in a week of renewed hostilities, and other Mideast news

Sep 6, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

kob.comen

Iran claims a strike on a US ship in the Strait of Hormuz but the US denies it

Sep 6, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC

grenadachronicle.comen

Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankers - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean News

Sep 6, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC

albawaba.neten

Tankers sunk, missiles fired: US-Iran war erupts across Hormuz

Sep 6, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC

ghanamma.comen

U.S., Iranian forces exchange fire around Strait of Hormuz – Ghanamma.com

Sep 6, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC