U.S. military strikes Iranian oil tankers following missile attacks on warships
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U.S. Military, Iranian Government
Strait of Hormuz, Southern Iran
September 5, 2026
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The U.S. military struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to missile attacks on Navy warships. Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz, with both nations claiming control. At least five people were killed in a separate U.S. bombardment in southern Iran earlier in the week.
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