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US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The waters around the Strait of Hormuz have once again become the centre of a rapidly widening US-Iran confrontation, with Tehran claiming fresh attacks on American vessels and oil tankers after Washington destroyed five Iranian crude carriers. The latest exchange has pushed the conflict deeper into the Gulf, raising new risks for commercial shipping and sending oil prices closer to the psychologically important $100-a-barrel mark.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its forces targeted two American vessels and eight oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The claim came shortly after the US military confirmed that it had destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers following repeated Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship.
The latest developments show how quickly the conflict has moved beyond direct attacks on military positions. Oil tankers, commercial shipping routes and the Strait of Hormuz are increasingly becoming part of the confrontation, creating fresh concerns for global energy supplies and international trade.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Claims New Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC said its naval forces attacked the vessels in response to what it described as US aggression. In a statement carried by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency, the IRGC said it acted “in response to the aggression and malice of the American terrorist army” after the US struck five Iranian tankers.
The Iranian military also said it targeted 10 additional “violating ships”. Tehran accused those vessels of attempting to enter what it called a “prohibited and unsafe zone” with US encouragement and support.
The IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz remains under its “strong and authoritative surveillance and management.”
Iran’s claims about the latest attacks have not been independently verified. The development nevertheless adds another layer of uncertainty for ships operating through one of the world’s most important energy routes.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: US Says Five Iranian Tankers Were Destroyed
The United States confirmed that its forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 8 after the IRGC targeted a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice over two days.
According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the American warship successfully avoided the attacks and continued its patrol. The command said no US personnel were injured.
CENTCOM identified the five Iranian vessels as M/T Kaviz, M/T Charminar, M/T Horizon 1 and M/T Riesco in the Gulf of Oman, along with M/T Derya near Kharg Island. US forces ordered the crews to abandon the ships before striking the vessels and rendering them inoperable.
Washington said the tankers were connected to what it described as a multibillion-dollar shadow network that helps finance the IRGC and its regional allies.
The latest action followed an earlier US operation on September 5, when American forces struck three Iranian crude carriers after Iran targeted two US Navy warships. CENTCOM said the earlier attacks also failed to cause American casualties.
That means the US has now reported strikes on eight Iranian oil carriers in a matter of days, significantly raising the economic pressure on Tehran and increasing the danger around regional shipping lanes.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Expands Response Beyond the Gulf
Iran has not limited its response to the maritime confrontation.
Following the US strikes on the tankers, Iran launched missiles toward US military positions in Jordan, according to Iranian state media. Jordan’s military said its air-defence systems intercepted 18 ballistic missiles, while two others landed in areas without residents.
The strikes further demonstrate how the conflict is spreading across the region, with American military facilities in countries allied with Washington facing increased risks.
Jordan hosts US forces and has previously faced Iranian missile and drone threats because of its close military relationship with Washington.
The latest attacks also raise concerns that the US-Iran confrontation could increasingly involve countries that are not directly fighting the war but host American military assets.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Strait of Hormuz Becomes the Main Pressure Point
The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as one of the most sensitive points in the conflict because of its importance to global oil shipments.
The narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and provides a major route for energy exports from Gulf producers. Any prolonged disruption could therefore affect crude supplies, shipping costs and fuel prices far beyond the Middle East.
The latest confrontation has already increased uncertainty for vessels operating in and around the strait. Iran has claimed authority over what it calls restricted areas, while the United States has maintained military operations in the region.
The two sides have repeatedly exchanged threats and attacks over control of the waterway. The escalation follows a period of relative calm and has made hopes for a durable diplomatic settlement increasingly uncertain. Analysts have warned that continued confrontation could put additional pressure on global energy markets.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Oil Prices Move Closer to $100
The renewed military escalation has quickly affected crude markets.
Brent crude futures rose $1.57, or 1.6%, to $99.49 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.60, or 1.72%, to $94.63 a barrel at 00:01 GMT.
Brent has now risen for four consecutive sessions as traders assess the risk of further disruption to oil supplies.
Oil prices have also climbed sharply since early August. The latest surge reflects growing concerns that the six-month-old conflict could remain unresolved while attacks around major energy routes continue.
Financial markets are particularly sensitive to developments around the Strait of Hormuz because any major disruption could increase transportation costs, tighten crude supplies and add to inflationary pressure in economies that rely heavily on imported energy.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: US and Iran Trade Threats
The latest escalation follows weeks of renewed military confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
The US military has accused the IRGC of repeatedly attempting to strike American naval vessels. CENTCOM said the Iranian attacks against US warships failed, while Washington responded by targeting Iranian oil carriers that it says help finance the IRGC.
Iran, meanwhile, has framed the tanker strikes as an act of aggression and has threatened vessels operating near areas it considers unsafe.
The competing claims have created a dangerous cycle: Iranian attacks or attempted attacks trigger US military action against Iranian economic assets, while American strikes then produce further Iranian retaliation against US positions and maritime interests.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: What Happens Next?
The biggest concern now is whether the latest exchange remains limited or develops into a much broader confrontation across the Gulf.
Any further attack on commercial tankers, US Navy vessels or critical infrastructure could push oil prices above $100 a barrel and create additional pressure on global shipping.
For markets, the key issue will be whether the Strait of Hormuz continues to operate normally. For governments in the region, the immediate challenge will be preventing military retaliation from expanding into a wider regional conflict.
With both Washington and Tehran continuing to exchange threats and military strikes, the Strait of Hormuz is likely to remain a major flashpoint in the US-Iran war and a critical factor for global oil markets in the days ahead.
