Iran launches missile barrage at Jordan after US strikes 5 Iranian tankers

Iran launches missile barrage at Jordan after US strikes 5 Iranian tankers By Zachary Cohen, Hira Humayun Updated Sep 8, 2026, 7:51 PM ET Published Sep 8, 2026, 4:45 PM ET Updated 44 min ago Updated Sep 8, 2026, 7:51 PM ET PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2026, 4:45 PM ET

Satellite view of Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Iran, October 3, 2024. Gallo Images/Orbital Horizon/Copernicus Sentinel Data 2024/Getty Images The US destroyed five Iranian tankers in response to attempted ballistic missile attacks on a US Navy warship, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Tuesday. The attacks drew threats of retaliation from Iran, which launched a missile barrage toward regional US ally Jordan.

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