- Iran's Revolutionary Guards said early Wednesday (September 9, 2026) that they pummelled a U.S. military base in Jordan, vowing retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers that dragged the foes deeper into war.
- Jordan's air-defence systems destroyed 18 of 20 ballistic missiles originating from Iranian territory, the state news agency reported on Wednesday (September 9).
- Shipping traffic via the Strait of Hormuz stayed below the 10-day average, with six commodity vessels transiting on Tuesday (September 8, 2026), down from nine a day earlier and below the average of about 12.
- Oil prices jumped for the fourth straight session, gaining more than $1 in early trade on Wednesday (September 9, 2026) after Iran launched fresh attacks on U.S. military assets in the Gulf.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States would continue to target Iranian tankers in retaliatory strikes, as U.S. authorities said five vessels had already been hit.
- A small Iranian tanker was targeted by a missile attack by American forces four miles from Kharg Island, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency.
- The Islamic republic said it would target oil tankers off U.S.-allied Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for the strikes on its tankers.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirmed on September 9, 2026, that they targeted a U.S. military base in Jordan with missiles, marking a significant escalation in hostilities. This attack was a direct response to the U.S. destroying five Iranian oil tankers on September 8, which followed Iran's missile strikes on an American warship.
The Iranian military stated, "We will continue to retaliate against U.S. aggression, targeting their assets in the region." In response, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized, "Iran continues to try to hit U.S. naval ships, and for every time they do that or try to do that, they’re going to lose tankers." The U.S. military reported that the Iranian attacks were part of a broader pattern of aggression, with two missile strikes on American naval vessels occurring in the days leading up to the tanker destruction.
In retaliation, Iran has threatened to target oil tankers in U.S.-allied ports in Kuwait and Bahrain, further heightening tensions in the region. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards stated, "Ships in Kuwaiti and Bahraini ports which host Americans will be targeted in response to U.S. attacks on Iranian oil tankers." Meanwhile, Jordan's air defense systems successfully intercepted 18 out of 20 ballistic missiles launched from Iranian territory, showcasing the ongoing military confrontations.
As a result of these escalating tensions, oil prices surged for the fourth consecutive session, reflecting the instability in the region and the potential for further conflict.
“Jordan's air-defense systems intercepted 18 of 20 ballistic missiles, according to state media. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to six vessels Tuesday, below the 10-day average, while oil prices rose for a fourth session.”
