Iran fires first electro-optical missiles at U.S. warships, U.S. says intercepted

New York Post • 09 Sep 22:10

Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired electro-optical missiles at U.S. vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, but U.S. Central Command said the missiles were intercepted, marking the first known use of the new weapon system.

Fox News • 09 Sep 11:27

U.S. Central Command said no warship was struck by Iran, Jordan’s air defenses shot down 18 of 20 missiles aimed at a U.S. base, and U.S. forces have destroyed ten Iranian tankers linked to the IRGC.

Al Jazeera • 09 Sep 01:52

The United States attacked five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, after Iran's Revolutionary Guard attempted to target a US warship. Iran responded by launching missiles at the US Al Azraq base in Jordan, where most were intercepted.

BBC • 09 Sep 00:41

U.S. Central Command said five Iranian oil tankers were hit in retaliation for Iran's missile attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan, prompting a rise in oil prices.

apnews.com • 08 Sep 21:13

The U.S. Central Command said its forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers in response to recent missile attacks on a U.S. warship, while Iranian state media reported evacuations of the vessels' crews.

NBC News • 08 Sep 21:11

U.S. forces hit two Iranian oil tankers linked to the Revolutionary Guard after the group tried to attack a U.S. carrier and destroyer, prompting Tehran to warn vessels near Kuwait and Bahrain.

CNBC • 07 Sep 14:52

Brent and WTI crude rose to their highest levels since late July as the United States and Iran exchanged strikes and a Saudi Aramco plant was reportedly damaged.

Middle East Monitor • 07 Sep 08:27

Iran's state broadcaster showed video it said depicted ballistic missiles hitting a US aircraft carrier and destroyer, while both sides claim to have struck each other's vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Independent • 07 Sep 05:28

Iran's security council head said Tehran will announce an exclusion zone around the Strait of Hormuz, following U.S. attacks on three Iranian tankers and a disputed claim of hitting a U.S. unmanned vessel.

independent.co.uk • 06 Sep 23:41

US Central Command said it hit three Iranian oil tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles at two US Navy vessels, prompting further threats of retaliation from Tehran.

AP News • 06 Sep 21:45

The U.S. military called Iran's allegation of hitting an unmanned American ship in the Strait of Hormuz a falsehood, while Tehran announced plans for an exclusion zone and Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed seven people.

NBC News • 06 Sep 19:51

Iran said it hit an unmanned U.S. craft attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz, a statement the U.S. military called false amid ongoing hostilities between the two nations.

BBC • 06 Sep 17:00

Iran's parliament speaker cautioned that the United States must recognize a shift in the conflict, while both sides have exchanged strikes in the Gulf region following recent attacks on naval vessels.

Al Jazeera • 06 Sep 16:28

After the United States reported hitting three Iranian oil tankers, Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have attacked U.S. vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of further strikes.

Fox News • 06 Sep 14:13

U.S. Central Command reported that forces hit three Iranian tankers, sinking one, as Iran's parliament speaker warned of a faster and heavier response. Oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz remains partially disrupted.

Al Jazeera • 06 Sep 10:50

The United States and Iran have intensified attacks on each other's vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about further escalation and global oil prices.

AP News • 06 Sep 07:03

Iran claimed to have struck an unmanned U.S. vessel attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States has not confirmed the incident, as fighting between the two nations escalates.

DW.com • 05 Sep 21:33

U.S. Central Command reported the destruction of three oil tankers it linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, while Iranian officials warned that attacks on U.S. vessels could intensify.

NBC News • 05 Sep 18:06

The United States said it struck three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for ballistic missiles fired at a carrier and a destroyer, while Iran condemned the attacks as illegal.

NPR • 05 Sep 15:05

The U.S. military reported striking three Iranian oil tankers, two permanently disabled and one destroyed, following missile attacks on U.S. Navy vessels in the Gulf region.

AP News • 05 Sep 14:03

The U.S. military said it destroyed two Iranian oil tankers and one empty vessel in response to missile attacks on American warships, warning it will target Iran's oil fleet if needed.

CNN • 05 Sep 13:52

U.S. Central Command said its aircraft struck three Iranian crude carriers following missile attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on two U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf region.

Euronews.com • 04 Sep 03:42

Iran said it hit US military facilities in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, while the United States investigates a separate missile strike on a wedding in Iran that killed several civilians.

AP News • 03 Sep 18:49

Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles and drones on Thursday, part of Tehran's retaliation for recent U.S. strikes, while the United States investigates a separate airstrike on an Iranian wedding.

The Guardian • 03 Sep 15:24

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US facilities in Kuwait and the UAE, prompting interceptions by regional defenses, while Israel cautioned that U.S. sanctions could push Tehran toward more extreme measures.

The Independent • 03 Sep 15:00

U.S. forces and Iran engaged in their largest exchange of fire since July, with President Trump describing Iran's retaliation as a "love tap" and warning of further strikes.

The Jerusalem Post • 03 Sep 04:08

Iranian forces fired missiles and drones at U.S. military installations in Kuwait, where the Kuwaiti armed forces reported interceptions and advised the public to follow safety instructions.

Al Jazeera • 03 Sep 01:48

President Donald Trump said the United States could hit Iran again at any time after the latest attacks killed 18 people, while Iran retaliated against U.S. bases in the region.

PBS • 02 Sep 22:55

U.S. missile attacks hit Iran's southern coast, killing civilians, while Iranian drones and missiles were intercepted over Kuwait and Jordan; President Trump warned of further action if the Strait of Hormuz dispute continues.

NPR • 02 Sep 15:18

Iran launched missile attacks on U.S. allies in the Gulf following American strikes that killed civilians, while oil prices surged and diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled.

AP News • 02 Sep 13:18

Iran fired drones at Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes that Iran says hit a wedding, while regional diplomats called for renewed negotiations.

AP News • 02 Sep 09:40

Iranian drones hit Kuwait and were intercepted by Bahrain and other Gulf states on Wednesday, ending a month-long lull in hostilities that followed U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets.

BBC • 02 Sep 03:19

Iran attacked US facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq and Bahrain following reports that a US strike hit a wedding party in southern Iran, killing five including a child. The US said it did not target civilians and confirmed the strikes were in response to recent IRGC attacks on shipping.

CNBC • 02 Sep 00:42

U.S. forces carried out another wave of attacks on Iranian targets, prompting statements from President Trump and military officials, while regional tensions and oil prices rose.

AP News • 01 Sep 21:11

The United States conducted airstrikes on Iranian sites on Tuesday, prompting Iran to launch ballistic missiles and drones at regional targets, including Jordan, amid renewed hostilities in the six-month conflict.

The Jerusalem Post • 01 Sep 19:20

Iran launched drone and missile attacks on U.S. facilities in the Middle East, prompting air defense interceptions and statements from officials in the region.

NBC News • 01 Sep 18:11

President Trump announced U.S. attacks on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, describing them as retaliation for alleged Iranian mine-laying and a missile launch from Jordan, while Iranian officials warned of further retaliation.

cnbc.com • 01 Sep 16:54

U.S. Central Command said American forces struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sites around the Strait of Hormuz following attacks on oil tankers and U.S. personnel, prompting threats of further escalation from both sides.

theguardian.com • 01 Sep 16:47

The U.S. military launched strikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guard sites following reports of attempted mining and missile attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera • 01 Sep 11:41

President Trump said the United States will respond forcefully to recent Iranian missile attacks, while officials discuss a possible “no war, no peace” approach of periodic strikes.

foxnews.com • 01 Sep 10:00

U.S. forces hit Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz and Iran responded with missile attacks, while Washington prepares additional sanctions amid concerns that Iran's economy is nearing collapse.

CNBC • 01 Sep 01:59

Iran attacked two U.S. bases in Jordan after a U.S. strike on Larak Island, prompting both sides to warn of further retaliation and pushing oil prices higher.

19FortyFive • 31 Aug 22:14

The United States launched a targeted attack on Iranian sites linked to missile launches in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a limited Iranian missile response. Officials say the action aligns with President Trump's stated policy to counter threats to maritime traffic.

NBC News • 31 Aug 20:36

President Donald Trump pledged a limited military response after Iran struck U.S. bases in Jordan and launched drones toward the United Arab Emirates, following a U.S. strike on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Fox News • 31 Aug 14:35

U.S. forces struck launchers on Iran's Larak Island, prompting Iranian missile attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan; a U.S. official confirmed Kharg Island was not targeted despite President Trump's threats.

Euronews.com • 31 Aug 07:51

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched ballistic missile attacks on two US air bases in Jordan after the United States struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC • 31 Aug 03:25

U.S. forces struck two launchers on Iran's Larak Island, the first known U.S. attack on Iran since July, prompting Tehran to claim a retaliatory strike on U.S. bases in Jordan.

The Guardian • 30 Aug 21:28

U.S. forces hit two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, citing preparations by Iran's Revolutionary Guard to deploy sea-mine rockets in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran warned of retaliation.

AP News • 30 Aug 20:07

U.S. military action targeted Iranian Revolutionary Guard rocket launchers near Larak Island, marking the first strike in a month, after recent mine-clearing operations in the strait.

CNN • 30 Aug 19:58

U.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first attack on Iran in over a month, as Tehran vowed retaliation.

Fox News • 30 Aug 18:19

U.S. forces hit two Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island, leading the IRGC to vow retaliation while the US carrier USS George Washington arrived in the Arabian Sea, and a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.