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U.S. launches strikes on 5 Iranian oil tankers after latest attacks on warship

Washington Post Politics Tuesday 08 September 2026, 23:04 UTC By Dan Lamothe 1 min read
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U.S. forces struck five Iranian tanker ships on Tuesday in response to attempted missile attacks on an American warship, U.S. military officials said, marking the latest round of military action in a conflict with Tehran that is more than six months old. Democracy Dies in Darkness U.S. launches strikes on 5 Iranian oil tankers after latest attacks on warship The engagement follows similar violence last week, as Iranian and U.S. forces have continued to trade fire amid stunted diplomatic...

U.S. forces struck five Iranian tanker ships on Tuesday in response to attempted missile attacks on an American warship, U.S. military officials said, marking the latest round of military action in a conflict with Tehran that is more than six months old. Democracy Dies in Darkness U.S. launches strikes on 5 Iranian oil tankers after latest attacks on warship The engagement follows similar violence last week, as Iranian and U.S. forces have continued to trade fire amid stunted diplomatic efforts to end the war.
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