US Says It Struck Iranian Oil Tankers Accused of Funding Regional Proxies
American officials reported hitting Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, alleging the vessels helped finance regional armed groups.
The United States said it carried out strikes against Iranian oil tankers, accusing the vessels of helping to finance what it described as Iran's regional proxies, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
The report said the latest strikes targeted tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran's Kharg Island, a key oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf.
Al Jazeera did not provide further details on the number of vessels affected, the timing of the strikes, or any resulting casualties or damage in the initial report.
There was no immediate confirmation from Iranian officials regarding the reported strikes or the allegations made by the United States.
The claim comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with Washington accusing Tehran of supporting armed groups across the region through revenue generated from oil exports.
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- US says it hit Iran oil tankers accused of helping ‘regional proxies’ — Al Jazeera — All
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