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strikeJul 16, 2026

US launches hellfire missiles at tanker headed for Iran’s Kharg Island

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US launches hellfire missiles at tanker headed for Iran’s Kharg Island

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  • currentsapi(Mixed)By Alex Croft

    US launches hellfire missiles at tanker headed for Iran’s Kharg Island US and Iran traded strikes for another night after the 60-day truce collapsed The US has launched Hellfire missiles at an oil tanker attempting to reach Iran’s Kharg Island, after Donald Trump warned Tehran it

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