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strikeMay 7, 2026

Iran says it attacked US Navy ships after they targeted Iranian tanker

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Iran says it attacked US Navy ships after they targeted Iranian tanker US military says it intercepted and responded to ‘unprovoked’ Iranian attack, stressing that it doesn’t seek escalation.

Source: Al Jazeera Staff — Read the full report

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  • Al Jazeera StaffBy Al Jazeera Staff

    Iran says it attacked US Navy ships after they targeted Iranian tanker US military says it intercepted and responded to ‘unprovoked’ Iranian attack, stressing that it doesn’t seek escalation. The Iranian military has said it retaliated against United States Navy ships after US fo…

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