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U.S. Central Command Says 10 Iranian Oil Tankers Destroyed

9/10/2026

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U.S. Destroys Tankers

U.S. forces destroyed Iranian oil tankers in September 2026, marking the seventh month of the U.S.–Iran conflict.
President Donald Trump said the war would end right after the November 2026 midterm elections and that oil prices would subsequently drop.
U.S. Central Command said ten Iranian oil tankers were destroyed in the past week.
Joint Economic Committee estimated President Trump’s oil and gas holdings rose to $15.5 million this year.

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U.S. Destroys Tankers

U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in September 2026.
An August poll showed only 31% of Americans support the war, and Republican lawmakers say Canada trade dispute is adding hardship for farmers and businesses.
Gasoline prices rose to a national overall average of $4.22 per gallon after the strikes.
Iran’s inflation has climbed to almost 90% as the war continues.

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Historical Context

The 1978 oil workers’ strike cut Iran’s output by 4.8 million barrels daily, shrinking world supply by about 7% and raising crude prices from $13 to $34 by 1980. After the 1979 revolution and Khomeini’s hostage crisis, U.S. sanctions curbed Iranian oil exports. In September 2026, U.S. Central Command seized ten Iranian tankers, echoing the earlier effort to choke Iran’s oil revenue.

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U.S. Destroys Tankers

U.S. forces destroyed Iranian oil tankers in September 2026, marking the seventh month of the U.S.–Iran conflict.
President Donald Trump said the war would end right after the November 2026 midterm elections and that oil prices would subsequently drop.
U.S. Central Command said ten Iranian oil tankers were destroyed in the past week.
Joint Economic Committee estimated President Trump’s oil and gas holdings rose to $15.5 million this year.

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