US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after aircraft carrier targeted with ballistic missiles
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- The latest strikes came nearly a week after the US and Iran resumed attacks following a month of relatively calm relationships as tensions in the Middle East heat up again.S1
- US Central Command said American forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships in regional waters.S2
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US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after aircraft carrier targeted with ballistic missiles
The latest strikes came nearly a week after the US and Iran resumed attacks following a month of relatively calm relationships as tensions in the Middle East heat up again.
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US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers as Aggression Continues
US Central Command said American forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships in regional waters.
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Published Sep 6, 2026
What to know
- The latest strikes came nearly a week after the US and Iran resumed attacks following a month of relatively calm relationships as tensions in the Middle East heat up again.S1
- US Central Command said American forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships in regional waters.S2
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