September 3rd, 2026: U.S. Launches “Tanker for Tanker” Strikes Against Iran

The U.S. attacked two Iranian government tankers under a new policy where the U.S. will retaliate against Iranian tankers if Iran attacks commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

The strikes mark the first use of the "tanker for tanker" policy approved by President Trump.

Iran has added 11 vessels to its blacklist, bringing the total to 56, and threatens to fine, detain, or confiscate cargo from blacklisted ships.

Preliminary ship-tracking data recorded only four commodity vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, down from 10 the previous day.

Two attacks on Germany's power grid occurred within 12 hours using similar pyrotechnic launchers and conductive material to create short circuits.

The attack was intentional and a crime, not a broken switch.

Investigators have not yet established that the attacks were coordinated and have not yet blamed Russia.

Investigators are reportedly considering several possibilities, including an operation directed by a foreign government or attacks carried out by domestic extremists.

Russia denies responsibility for the explosive drone incursion at Leipzig Haupt Airport.

Germany deserves a direct strike on all German military equipment production facilities.

The Russian sky is becoming completely dangerous and drone-infested skies are no place for civilian aviation.

Ukraine has asked the International Civil Aviation Organization to encourage its members to fully prohibit civilian aircraft from operating in Russian airspace.

Zelensky is engaging in state terrorism and Moscow will find a way to respond if Kyiv disrupts civilian aviation.

Russia is strengthening coordination among aviation, defense, and security agencies to keep commercial flights operating safely.

The FBI confiscated over $560,000 in digital currency intended for Hamas and seized websites, domains, and communications platforms used for fundraising. Cryptocurrency transactions leave records on the blockchain, giving investigators a trail to follow despite Hamas's claims of anonymity.

The operation deprives Hamas of resources it relies on to recruit and radicalize individuals online and finance attacks.