Sep 5, 2026CORE

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Tankers as Iran Claims Attacks on Six Ships

Yonhap News video reporting U.S. strikes on Iranian oil tankers and the Revolutionary Guard's claim of retaliatory attacks on tankers and U.S.-linked vessels

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United States forces said they struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to ballistic missiles fired at U.S. warships. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it retaliated by attacking three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and three U.S.-linked vessels in other waters.

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