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U.S. says it hit 3 Iranian oil tankers, including one near Kharg Island

Washington Post World Saturday 05 September 2026, 15:01 UTC By Mohamad El Chamaa, Sammy Westfall 1 min read
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The U.S. military said Saturday it hit three Iranian oil tankers, including one near Kharg Island, the country’s main oil terminal. Democracy Dies in Darkness 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 Iranian attacks on U.S. Navy warships.

The U.S. military said Saturday it hit three Iranian oil tankers, including one near Kharg Island, the country’s main oil terminal. Democracy Dies in Darkness 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 Iranian attacks on U.S. Navy warships.
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