WATCH: Urgent investigation into cyberattacks targeting U.S.-bound oil tankers

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ABC News. (2026, September 17). WATCH: Urgent investigation into cyberattacks targeting U.S.-bound oil tankers. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/video/136509733/

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The U.S. government is conducting an urgent investigation to determine if Iran was involved in recent cyberattacks that targeted oil tankers bound for the United States. These incidents occurred on September 16, 2026, raising concerns about potential disruptions to energy supply chains and national security.

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On September 16, 2026, the Coast Guard and FBI boarded a Texas-bound commercial oil tanker in the Atlantic after discovering potential cyber compromise by a foreign actor. The incident was first reported on CBS News by Nicole Sganga. Subsequent reports suggest that Iranian state media claimed hackers had control of the ship's propellers, raising concerns about the vessel being used as a weapon. ABC News and CBS News also reported an urgent U.S. investigation into whether Iran played a role in the cyberattack. The Coast Guard’s cyber command chief stated on September 17 that "we need to take action" following the hack of the South Korean-managed tanker heading for Galveston, Texas.

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