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strikeMay 8, 2026
US forces hit tankers trying to break Iran blockade as military says embargo has stalled 70 ships
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US forces hit tankers trying to break Iran blockade as military says embargo has stalled 70 ships WASHINGTON — The US military launched a new series of airstrikes Friday, targeting a group of empty tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that were trying to barrel through the blockade of Iranian ports, according to Fox News.
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- Caitlin DoornbosBy Caitlin Doornbos
US forces hit tankers trying to break Iran blockade as military says embargo has stalled 70 ships WASHINGTON — The US military launched a new series of airstrikes Friday, targeting a group of empty tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that were trying to barrel through the blockade of…
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