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strikeSep 9, 2026

US forces hit five Iranian tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan

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US forces hit five Iranian tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan - Published US forces struck five Iranian tankers in response to Tehran twice targeting an American warship over the past two days, US Central Command (Centcom) said.

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  • Claire KeenanBy Claire Keenan

    US forces hit five Iranian tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan - Published US forces struck five Iranian tankers in response to Tehran twice targeting an American warship over the past two days, US Central Command (Centcom) said. Four Iranian oil tankers linked to I…

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