U.S. says it struck two Iran-flagged oil tankers trying to skirt blockade
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-05-09 00:23 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, US Politics, War & Conflict
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The U.S. military said it struck two Iran-flagged unladen oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, preventing the vessels from entering an Iranian port in violation of a U.S. naval blockade.
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