Pentagon chief threatens more strikes on Iranian oil tankers
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The head of the U.S. military agency, Pete Hegsett, issued a strong warning to Tehran, threatening Pete Hegset with threats to Iran's oil industry, threatening to destroy and drown all Iranian oil tankers in the event of continued attacks on American warships.
CENTCOM Destroys Three Iranian Oil Tankers After IRGC Fires Ballistic Missiles At Navy Warships - Armed Forces Press
The U.S. military struck three Iranian shadow-fleet tankers Saturday after the IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two Navy warships. CENTCOM vowed to destroy Iran's entire exposed oil fleet if attacks continue.
The US in response to Tehran's attacks could attack the Iranian oil tanker fleet, Pete Hegset said.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that if Iran fires at American ships, we will destroy and sink their oil tankers.
EADaily, September 6, 2026. The US will drown all Iranian oil tankers in the event that Tehran continues to attack American ships in the Middle East. This was reported on September 5 by the head of Pentagon Pete Hegset on social media X.
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