US Says It Struck Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Attacks on Its Warships
US Central Command reported on Saturday that its forces hit three Iranian crude oil carriers, according to Al Jazeera, following what it described as attacks on US warships.
US Central Command reported on Saturday that its forces hit three Iranian crude oil carriers, according to Al Jazeera, following what it described as attacks on US warships.
American officials say strikes targeted vessels in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran's Kharg Island, alleging the ships helped fund armed groups aligned with Tehran.
American officials reported hitting Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, alleging the vessels helped finance regional armed groups.

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