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US strikes Iranian tankers in ongoing conflict

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U.S. forces launched strikes against three Iranian oil tankers in response to Iran firing ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy warships. This exchange marks the continuation of a six-month conflict, with the U.S. implementing a new "tanker-for-tanker" policy. The strikes reportedly disabled two tankers and destroyed a third, with CENTCOM releasing footage of the operation. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Pantazi ·

    U.S. attacks 3 Iranian tankers in tit-for-tat response

    <p>U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers Saturday after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy warships, U.S. Central Command said. </p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> The strikes continue a <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/02/iran-tankers-hormuz-attacks-…

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