Iran’s IRGC said it fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. carrier and destroyer near Hormuz.
Why it matters: The Strait of Hormuz carries a large share of global oil and gas shipments, so any escalation can jolt markets and raise shipping and insurance costs. The claim also adds pressure to a fast-moving U.S.-Iran maritime confrontation.
- On Sept. 6, 2026, the IRGC claimed it fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier and a destroyer.
- AP reported the U.S. did not immediately confirm the latest Iranian claim.
- Reuters reported on Sept. 5 that U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after saying a U.S. carrier and destroyer had evaded multiple Iranian attacks.
- CENTCOM said on Sept. 1 that recent strikes followed attempted IRGC attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and on American service members.
The latest claim adds another turn to the confrontation centered on the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries a large share of global oil and gas shipments.
The IRGC said it fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier and a Navy destroyer, according to an Al Jazeera live update. AP reported that the U.S. did not immediately confirm the claim, and said the dispute remains centered on shipping and oil flows through the waterway in its report.
The claim comes after earlier U.S. action in the region. Reuters reported on Sept. 5 that U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after saying a U.S. carrier and destroyer had evaded multiple Iranian attacks in that report.
CENTCOM said on Sept. 1 that recent strikes followed attempted IRGC attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and on American service members in a statement.
The latest Iranian claim has not been independently verified. That uncertainty matters because repeated incidents, or even the perception of them, can affect oil markets, freight rates and marine insurance costs.
By the numbers
- Sept. 6, 2026 - Date of the IRGC claim.
- 3 - Iranian oil tankers Reuters said U.S. forces struck on Sept. 5.
- Sept. 1 - Date of the CENTCOM statement cited in the reporting.
Yes, but: The latest claim remains unconfirmed by the U.S. and was reported through a live update quoting the IRGC.
What's next: U.S. and Iranian military statements or independent confirmation of the alleged strike could clarify what happened.