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U.S. Strikes Three Iranian ‘Shadow Network’ Oil Tankers, Military Says

The U.S. military said it retaliated after Iran launched missiles at two warships. The strikes came days after the two sides exchanged some of their most intense fire in weeks.

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Iran’s State Media Says U.S. Missiles Hit Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg NYTimes – World
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The United States military has not confirmed an attack. The reports came after a barrage of U.S. strikes in retaliation for Iranian attacks on ships and American forces.

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Iran’s State Media Says U.S. Missiles Hit Iranian Oil Tanker Near KhargNYTimes – World
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Iran’s State Media Says U.S. Missiles Hit Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg

The United States military has not confirmed an attack. The reports came after a barrage of U.S. strikes in retaliation for Iranian attacks on ships and American forces.

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U.S. strikes three Iranian oil tankers in renewal of hostilities

The U.S. strikes three Iranian oil tankers after Iran targets two American warships, in the latest exchange over shipping and the Strait of Hormuz.

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US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targetedBBC News – World
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US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted

US Central Command says the attacks came after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two of its Navy warships.

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US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targetedNPR – US
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US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted

The strikes come a day after President Trump appeared to downplay the war with Iran as "small potatoes" during an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office.

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Iranian media report US strike on Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island

Iranian media reported that an Iranian oil tanker was struck by US forces on Saturday morning, a day after Iran reportedly fired missiles towards the Strait of Hormuz.

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