U.S. military strikes Iranian oil tankers and regional tensions escalate
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U.S. Military, Iranian State Media, Israeli Military
Strait of Hormuz, Southern Lebanon
September 5, 2026
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U.S. military struck three Iranian tankers after accusing Iran of targeting warships. Iranian state TV reported four U.S. missiles struck a tanker near Kharg Island with no casualties. Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed three people.
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