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US and Iran Continue to Target Each Other's Ships, Iranian Oil Tankers Hit
On 2026-09-08, the US attacked several Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for recent Iranian missile strikes on a US Navy ship, according to the US military. Iranian state media reported two tankers were hit near Jask, Strait of Hormuz, and another near Kharg Island, with crews evacuated safely. Centcom stated five tankers were disabled, while Iranian missile attacks caused no US casualties or damage. Foreign Minister Rubio confirmed the strikes, warning Iran would lose tankers for targeting US ships. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard urged crews near Kuwait and Bahrain to evacuate, accusing those countries of aiding the US.
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