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Iran’s State Media Says U.S. Missiles Hit Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg

Published by New York Times World By Yeganeh Torbati and Leily Nikounazar · 5 September 2026 at 14:39
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Iran’s State Media Says U.S. Missiles Hit Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg
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The United States military has not confirmed an attack. The reports came after a barrage of U.S. strikes in retaliation for Iranian attacks on ships and American forces.

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