US Military Releases Video of Strikes on Iranian Oil Tankers
May 9, 2026 • Al Jazeera
US Military Releases Footage of Strikes on Iranian Oil Tankers
The Pentagon has released a video showing strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the US military, the vessels were disabled following overnight exchanges of fire with Iranian forces. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman.
The footage, which was made available by the Pentagon, appears to show the aftermath of the strikes. It is unclear what type of munitions were used or at what time the strikes took place.
The US military stated that the vessels were unable to reach ports in the Gulf of Oman due to the damage sustained during the exchanges of fire with Iranian forces. The exact nature and extent of the damage are not specified.
Details about the incident, including the identities of those involved and any potential consequences, have not been released by the Pentagon.
Source: Al Jazeera