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U.S. strikes Iran tankers under new "tanker for tanker" policy

Axios·September 2, 2026·1 min read
U.S. strikes Iran tankers under new "tanker for tanker" policy

The U.S. military attacked two Iranian government tankers Tuesday as part of a new 'tanker for tanker' policy approved by President Trump, U.S. officials said. Around 100 targets were hit, including IRGC air defense sites and radar systems. Iran fired about 25 ballistic missiles; ten were intercepted.

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