The U.S. military said it hit three Iranian oil tankers Saturday, destroying one in retaliation for the latest round of attacks on American warships in the region. Tom Hanson reports.
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05.09.2026
US military says it struck three Iranian tankers after American warships came under missile attack
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05.09.2026
US strikes three Iranian oil tankers in response to attacks on warships
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05.09.2026
US says it hit three Iranian oil tankers after attacks on warships
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