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U.S. military reports destruction of five Iranian oil tankers following attacks on Navy warship

The U.S. military announced the destruction of five Iranian oil tankers on September 7, 2026, as a response to attacks on its warships. The military indicated that Iran had targeted American facilities in Jordan.

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The U.S. military announced the destruction of five Iranian oil tankers on September 7, 2026, as a response to attacks on its warships. The military indicated that Iran had targeted American facilities in Jordan.

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U.S. military says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers after attacks on Navy warship

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U.S. military reports destruction of five Iranian oil tankers following attacks on Navy warship