US Central Command reported on September 9 that forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 8 in response to two ballistic missile strikes by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on a US Navy warship, which was reported to have evaded the attacks with no American personnel harmed.

This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, which has seen Iranian military actions and US retaliatory measures affecting the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The continued transit of commercial vessels through the region remains uncertain, heavily influenced by heightened shipping risks and international insurance considerations.