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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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NYTimes – World NYT
Iran’s State Media Says U.S. Missiles Hit Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg
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.
NPR
U.S. strikes three Iranian oil tankers in renewal of hostilities
The U.S. strikes three Iranian oil tankers after Iran targets two American warships, in the latest exchange over shipping and the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC News – World BBC
US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted
US Central Command says the attacks came after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two of its Navy warships.
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NPR – US NPR
US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted
The strikes come a day after President Trump appeared to downplay the war with Iran as "small potatoes" during an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office.
Euronews
Iranian media report US strike on Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island
Iranian media reported that an Iranian oil tanker was struck by US forces on Saturday morning, a day after Iran reportedly fired missiles towards the Strait of Hormuz.