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strikeAug 7, 2026

At A Closed-Door Senate GOP Briefing, Ukrainian Commanders Offer Drone War Lessons As US Confronts Iran

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WASHINGTON -- This wasn't the first time during Russia's full-scale invasion that Ukrainian officials came to Washington seeking weapons, ammunition, and financial support. But the message was markedly different.

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  • Alex RaufogluBy Alex Raufoglu

    WASHINGTON -- This wasn't the first time during Russia's full-scale invasion that Ukrainian officials came to Washington seeking weapons, ammunition, and financial support. But the message was markedly different. According to lawmakers, organizers, and participants interviewed by…

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US Central Command reported that US forces disabled a St. Kitts-flagged commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings and attempted to leave the region following a visit to an Iranian port. The command stated that US forces have been enforcing a naval blockade on Iran in and around the Strait of Hormuz for months.

The last confirmed US strike on a cargo vessel occurred nearly a month ago in the Gulf of Oman.

Location: Gulf of Oman