At least seven U.S. refueling tankers reportedly operating over Persian Gulf

On September 20, 2026, HormuzReport said at least seven U.S. aerial refueling tankers were operating over the Persian Gulf and an MQ-4C Triton had recently conducted a reconnaissance flight. It characterized the activity as U.S. posturing for a large-scale attack. HormuzReport also said Iran’s Central Military Command had warned of possible renewed U.S. strikes and threatened retaliation against American bases and interests across the region. It cited Iranian media reporting unidentified fighter jets over Bandar Abbas, while noting that claim had not been independently verified.