Posted on 09/08/2026 3:27:09 PM PDT by Red Badger
US Central Command forces executed strikes on multiple Iranian oil tankers near Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island on Tuesday amid the ongoing US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and campaign to cripple Iran's economy.
Fox's Jennifer Griffin reported that several US defense officials confirmed that US Central Command is "carrying out airstrikes right now against targets near Kharg Island, as well as Jask."
The targets include Iranian oil tankers, as part of "an ongoing effort to squeeze Iran economically," she said, noting that officials say this is not a new phase involving the deployment of ground troops.
The attacks were ongoing as of this afternoon.
Griffin also wrote on X:
Senior US officials to Fox: US military has struck targets near Kharg Island and Jask. The targets include Iranian oil tankers. This is part of a larger effort to squeeze Iran economically. The strategy includes sinking and disabling Iranian crude oil tankers
Senior US officials to Fox: US military has struck targets near Kharg Island and Jask. The targets include Iranian oil tankers. This is part of a larger effort to squeeze Iran economically. The strategy includes sinking and disabling Iranian crude oil tankers.
— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) September 8, 2026
Per Fox, a US official says Iran fired at least one ballistic missile at a US warship on Monday, but did not strike the ship. Still, the US military wanted to send a message to Iran with today's strikes.
This comes after US forces permanently disabled three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday, one of which was “completely destroyed,” according to US Central Command, in response to attempted attacks by Iran on two US Navy ships in the region.
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1979 happened because the Frogs coddled Muslim extremists.
Idiotic, stupid and unnecessary comment.
1979 happened because of James Earl Carter.
How’s that workin’ out Miss badAss ?
Jimmuh Carter was a weak, foolish, Beta-Male cuck.
not sayin’ they can’t but in terms of the reality as of 27Feb26
Iran has been as close to a nuke as the ‘scientists’ midnight clock ..
You tell me.
The threat was imminent.
The IRGC stated their intention.
The IRGC refused to negotiate regarding their illegally refined near-weapons grade uranium.
The IRGC bragged about their stockpile.
The IRGC refused IAEA inspection (violation of the “Obama deal”.
Which 12 cities would you sacrifice? How many tens of millions of civilians would you lay upon the alter of cowardice?
MAD only works when neither party is actually suicidal and insane.
Remember what El Rushbo said about people who think history began on the day they were born? 1979 is a second order consequence from 1953. Saying “this war started in ‘79” is a thought terminating Boomerism.
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