US forces hit tankers trying to break Iran blockade as military says embargo has stalled 70 ships
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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-05-08 23:44 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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Snippet:
WASHINGTON — The US military launched a new series of airstrikes Friday, targeting a group of empty tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that were trying to barrel through the blockade of Iranian ports, according to Fox News.
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