US and Iran trade attacks on tankers as war escalates | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-09-09 15:49 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Iran said it launched strikes on ships near the Strait of Hormuz and attacked American forces in Jordan after the US said it destroyed five Iranian tankers, in a sharp escalation of the regional war.
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