US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U. S. on Tuesday struck multiple Iranian tankers in response to more attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, according to a U. S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military operations. Iranian state television also reported the strikes, saying U. S. forces attacked at least three Iranian oil tankers near the southern port of Jask and near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. It said the crews were evacuated. The latest tit-for-tat come...
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