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strikeMay 8, 2026
US Military Hits Tankers Attempting To Breach Blockade: Report
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The United States military on Friday carried out a fresh round of airstrikes targeting several empty oil tankers attempting to cross the naval blockade around Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Fox News.
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The United States military on Friday carried out a fresh round of airstrikes targeting several empty oil tankers attempting to cross the naval blockade around Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Fox News. Quoting senior US officials, the report said th…
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