The U.S. destroyed three Iranian tankers three days earlier.
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U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after Iran targets Navy warships, CENTCOM says
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05.09.2026
Oil nears $100 as US launches new strikes on Iranian tankers
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08.09.2026
Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after US strikes Iranian oil tankers
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06.09.2026
US military announces retaliatory strikes on 3 Iranian oil tankers
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06.09.2026
U.S. military attacks 3 Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for American warship strikes
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06.09.2026
U.S. strikes three Iranian oil tankers in renewal of hostilities
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05.09.2026
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