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US Targets Iranian Tankers in Gulf Escalation | Yakima News
US military strikes five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman after Iran allegedly attempted to launch ballistic missiles at a US Navy warship — no American casualties. This is part of an escalating campaign to pressure Iran’s economy, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, including escorting commercial vessels and blocking ports. Iran vows retaliation, warning tankers near Kuwait and Bahrain will be targeted, urging crews to evacuate. The US Secretary of State warns that each Iranian attack on US naval forces will result in more tanker strikes — echoing a similar strike last weekend…
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