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US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying warships were targeted with ballistic missiles
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· September 6, 2026
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Key points The American military has warned that it will destroy Iran's oil fleet if necessary. The strikes occurred a day after US President Donald Trump downplayed the conflict.
US forces have struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to Navy warships being targeted with ballistic missiles. The American military has warned that it will destroy Iran's oil fleet if necessary. This action is seen as a dangerous escalation by experts, following previous attacks by Iran on commercial shipping at sea.
The strikes occurred a day after US President Donald Trump downplayed the conflict. The US and Iran have been engaged in on-again, off-again fighting for six months, with both sides seeking to inflict military and economic pain. Negotiations between the two have collapsed.
Further details on the situation are available, including the latest developments and statements from the American military.
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Category: News Published: September 6, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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