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US destroys 5 Iranian tankers after warship attacks; Iran retaliates with missile strikes on Jordan

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The United States military reported destroying five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island following attempted missile attacks on a US warship by Iran's Revolutionary Guard. In response, Iran launched missiles toward US targets in Jordan. The US stated that crews were warned to abandon ship before the tankers were destroyed. This exchange marks the latest escalation in retaliatory actions between the two nations. AI

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US destroys 5 Iranian tankers after warship attacks; Iran retaliates with missile strikes on Jordan

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    US says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on warship

    Iran has launched missiles towards US targets in Jordan, Iranian state-run media said, following the latest American strikes. It is the latest tit-for-tat retaliation after the US military said it destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers following two attacks on a US warship by I…

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