{"id":71451,"date":"2026-09-05T14:08:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T18:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/u-s-disables-iranian-oil-fleet-in-retaliatory-strikes-trump-envoys-seek-ukraine-peace-in-moscow\/71451\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T14:08:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T18:08:15","slug":"u-s-disables-iranian-oil-fleet-in-retaliatory-strikes-trump-envoys-seek-ukraine-peace-in-moscow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/u-s-disables-iranian-oil-fleet-in-retaliatory-strikes-trump-envoys-seek-ukraine-peace-in-moscow\/71451\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Disables Iranian Oil Fleet in Retaliatory Strikes; Trump Envoys Seek Ukraine Peace in Moscow"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) permanently disabled or destroyed three Iranian oil tankers<\/strong> on September 5 in direct retaliation for ballistic missile attacks on American warships.<\/li>\n<li><strong>President Trump\u2019s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, arrived in Moscow<\/strong> for high-stakes talks with Vladimir Putin, securing a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv to facilitate the visit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iran\u2019s military command warned of &quot;harsher&quot; strikes<\/strong> against U.S. naval assets if the maritime blockade of Iranian ports persists, labeling the U.S. actions as &quot;war crimes.&quot;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a \u20ac2.2 billion package<\/strong> of tax cuts and wage increases for 2027, aimed at addressing cost-of-living pressures and boosting political support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>U.S. Navy Strikes Iranian &quot;Shadow Network&quot; Tankers<\/h2>\n<p>The U.S. military escalated its maritime campaign against Tehran on Saturday, striking three Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island. According to <strong>U.S. Central Command<\/strong>, the operation was a direct response to the <strong>Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)<\/strong> launching ballistic missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer. While the American vessels evaded the attacks without injury to personnel, the U.S. retaliated by &quot;permanently disabling&quot; the <em>M\/T Downy<\/em> and <em>M\/T Stark 1<\/em>, and completely destroying the unladen <em>M\/T Kylo<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM, issued a stern warning following the strikes, stating that the U.S. would not hesitate to &quot;destroy Iran&#39;s limited and exposed oil fleet&quot; if hostile acts continue. These tankers are allegedly part of a <strong>&quot;shadow network&quot;<\/strong> used to finance the IRGC and its regional proxies. This development follows the implementation of a new &quot;tanker-for-tanker&quot; policy by the Trump administration, designed to impose immediate economic costs on Tehran for its harassment of commercial and military shipping in the <strong>Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Diplomatic Push in Moscow Amid Ukraine Ceasefire<\/h2>\n<p>In a significant diplomatic move, U.S. special envoy <strong>Steve Witkoff<\/strong> and <strong>Jared Kushner<\/strong> landed in Moscow on Saturday to revitalize stalled peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. The visit prompted a rare humanitarian gesture, with <strong>Russian President Vladimir Putin<\/strong> ordering a 72-hour halt to airstrikes on Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reciprocated by pledging to refrain from strikes on Moscow until Monday, creating a temporary diplomatic window for the envoys.<\/p>\n<p>During the meetings, Witkoff reportedly conveyed &quot;best wishes&quot; from President Trump and expressed gratitude on behalf of the Gilman family for a recent prisoner return. Putin remarked that collaborating with the U.S. envoys is &quot;always beneficial&quot; and &quot;convenient&quot; for Russia, though Kremlin spokespeople noted there was &quot;no talk of new ideas&quot; yet to resolve the core territorial disputes. The envoys are scheduled to travel to Kyiv on Sunday to meet with Ukrainian officials.<\/p>\n<h2>Iran Threatens Escalation Over &quot;Naval Blockade&quot;<\/h2>\n<p>Tehran has reacted sharply to the U.S. strikes and the ongoing naval blockade, which has severely restricted its oil exports. The <strong>Iranian Foreign Ministry<\/strong> condemned the attacks as a threat to maritime security and a violation of national sovereignty. State media reported sounds of explosions near <strong>Qeshm<\/strong> and <strong>Jask<\/strong>, attributing them to the &quot;punishment&quot; of ships violating Iranian-claimed waters.<\/p>\n<p>Iran\u2019s top military command warned that strikes could broaden if Washington persists in its &quot;harassment&quot; of Iranian vessels. A senior Iranian source indicated that the country has only approximately <strong>two months of gasoline supply<\/strong> remaining due to the combined impact of the blockade and economic sanctions. The <strong>Quds Force Headquarters<\/strong> stated that future strikes on American ships would be &quot;even harsher&quot; if the &quot;siege&quot; of Iranian ports is not lifted.<\/p>\n<h2>Greece Announces Major Fiscal Relief for 2027<\/h2>\n<p>In domestic economic news, Greek Prime Minister <strong>Kyriakos Mitsotakis<\/strong> announced a comprehensive fiscal package totaling <strong>\u20ac2.2 billion ($2.33 billion)<\/strong> for 2027. The plan, unveiled during his annual economic policy speech in Thessaloniki, includes significant income tax reductions, a double increase in the minimum wage, and expanded allowances for pensioners and farmers.<\/p>\n<p>The measures, equivalent to roughly <strong>1% of Greece&#39;s GDP<\/strong>, are funded by a higher-than-expected budget surplus and robust 2% annual economic growth. Mitsotakis aims to bolster public support ahead of next year&#39;s elections, as his government faces pressure from a protracted cost-of-living crisis despite Greece&#39;s economy outpacing the Eurozone average. The package also includes a new housing scheme and relief for small businesses and the self-employed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) permanently disabled or destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on September 5 in direct retaliation 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