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strikeMay 9, 2026
US fires on 2 Iran-flagged tankers as Rubio says US expects response on peace deal today
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US forces fired on two Iran-flagged oil tankers to stop them from docking at an Iranian port Friday in violation of the American blockade in the area, according to US Central Command.
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- Express Global DeskBy Express Global Desk
US forces fired on two Iran-flagged oil tankers to stop them from docking at an Iranian port Friday in violation of the American blockade in the area, according to US Central Command. A US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet “disabled both tankers after firing precision munition…
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