The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on September 9 successful missile strikes against two U.S. Navy destroyers, specifically DDG-119 and DDG-53, which are equipped with cruise missiles and the Aegis combat system.
The IRGC stated that these attacks were conducted in direct response to recent U.S. actions targeting Iranian oil tankers and ships.
Separately, the United States has threatened new sanctions against Iran, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. Russia has also signaled its readiness to support mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
According to the Central Command of the U.S. Armed Forces, on September 8, five Iranian tankers carrying crude oil were destroyed after the IRGC attempted twice to launch ballistic missile strikes against a U.S. Navy vessel. The American ship evaded both attacks and continued its patrol operations in the region.
