Rubio's New Doctrine: A Tanker Lost for Every Strike at a US Warship

After Iran's IRGC fired ballistic missiles at a US warship on September 8, 2026, American forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island. Secretary of State Rubio warned Iran would "lose tankers for every attempt" — a doctrine hitting Iran's maritime oil revenue beyond sanctions, imposing direct, physical costs on its economy.