On January 15, 2026, the US military conducted airstrikes on empty Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, while Iran responded by launching missiles and drones at targets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
On October 12, 2025, a US fighter jet attacked Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, reportedly targeting vessels supplying fuel to Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps forces. No immediate casualty figures were provided.
A ceasefire appears to be holding after the United States conducted airstrikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.
The U.S. military reported striking two Iran-flagged oil tankers in international waters on October 12, 2025, alleging the vessels were attempting to evade the U.S.-led blockade of Iran.
On January 15, 2026, the U.S. military struck two Iranian-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf, amid an ongoing ceasefire between the U.S. and Iranian forces.
