US forces strike 3 Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island after ‘unprovoked’ attacks
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- US forces destroyed three Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf after the IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships.S1
- U.S. Central Command said the strikes were in response to the launch by Iran of missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships.S2
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US forces strike 3 Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island after ‘unprovoked’ attacks
US forces destroyed three Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf after the IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships.
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U.S. says it hit 3 Iranian oil tankers, including one near Kharg Island
U.S. Central Command said the strikes were in response to the launch by Iran of missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships.
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Published Sep 5, 2026
What to know
- US forces destroyed three Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf after the IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships.S1
- U.S. Central Command said the strikes were in response to the launch by Iran of missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships.S2
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