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U.S. Army says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on a Navy warship

U.S. Army says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on a Navy warship

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September 8th, 2026

U.S. Army says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on a Navy warship

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Iran fired missiles at American targets in Jordan, according to Iranian state media.

Irán lanzó misiles hacia objetivos estadounidenses en Jordania, según medios estatales iraníes.

This happens after the U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers.

Esto ocurre después de que el ejército de EE. UU. dijera que destruyó cinco petroleros iraníes.

That action was a response to two attacks on an American warship.

Esa acción fue una respuesta a dos ataques contra un buque de guerra estadounidense.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard made those attacks in the last two days.

La Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán hizo esos ataques en los últimos dos días.

The U.S. Central Command said it had no information about the attacks on the Jordanian air base.

El Comando Central de EE. UU. dijo que no tenía información sobre los ataques a la base aérea jordana.

The destroyed oil tankers were the Kivik, Charminar, Horizon 1, and Riesco in the Gulf of Oman.

Los petroleros destruidos fueron el Kivik, Charminar, Horizon 1 y Riesco en el Golfo de Omán.

They also destroyed the Derya near Kharg Island.

También destruyeron el Derya cerca de la isla de Kharg.

Central Command said the crews of the five ships were ordered to leave the ships before the attacks.

El Comando Central dijo que a las tripulaciones de los cinco buques se les ordenó abandonar el barco antes de los ataques.

Iranian state television reported that at least three oil tankers were attacked near Jask and Kharg.

La televisión estatal iraní informó que al menos tres petroleros fueron atacados cerca de Jask y Kharg.

It also said the crews were evacuated.

También dijo que las tripulaciones fueron evacuadas.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the U.S. will not let Iran's attacks go unanswered.

El Secretario de Estado Marco Rubio dijo que EE. UU. no permitirá que los ataques de Irán queden sin respuesta.

He noted that Iran keeps trying to attack U.S. naval ships.

Señaló que Irán continúa intentando atacar buques navales estadounidenses.

He said that Iran will lose oil tankers every time it tries.

Dijo que Irán perderá petroleros cada vez que lo intente.

Expert Danny Citrinowicz warned that these mutual attacks risk more retaliation.

El experto Danny Citrinowicz advirtió que estos ataques recíprocos arriesgan más represalias.

They also risk a bigger impact on the global economy.

También arriesgan un mayor impacto en la economía global.

He said there is no military solution to the problem of the Strait of Hormuz.

Afirmó que no hay solución cinética para el problema del Estrecho de Ormuz.

The Revolutionary Guard Navy warned tanker crews near Kuwait and Bahrain to leave their ships.

La Armada de la Guardia Revolucionaria advirtió a las tripulaciones de petroleros cerca de Kuwait y Baréin que abandonaran sus buques.

It accused those countries of hosting American forces.

Acusó a esos países de albergar fuerzas estadounidenses.

The attacks are part of President Donald Trump's economic and military approach.

Los ataques forman parte de un enfoque económico y militar del presidente Donald Trump.

The U.S. and Iran seek to control the Strait of Hormuz.

EE. UU. e Irán buscan controlar el Estrecho de Ormuz.

About one fifth of the world's oil passed through there before the war.

Por allí pasaba alrededor de una quinta parte del petróleo mundial antes de la guerra.

September 8th, 2026

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