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U.S. military says it destroyed three Iranian oil tankers

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U.S. military says it destroyed three Iranian oil tankers
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The U.S. military reported the destruction of three Iranian oil tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The action was taken by CENTCOM following alleged attacks by Iranian forces on American warships.

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This escalation marks a significant military confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, potentially destabilizing energy markets and regional security in the Gulf of Oman.

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The U.S. military said Saturday (September 5, 2026) it had struck and destroyed three oil tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after the Iranian military organisation fired on American warships.

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