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US military says it struck three Iranian tankers after American warships came under missile attack

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Iran category. Published on September 5, 2026 • Originally reported by Marina Dunbar and agencies. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Officials said US aircraft carrier and destroyer avoided attacks before three Iranian tankers were struck by the US

The US military said Saturday it struck three Iranian oil tankers after US navy warships came under missile attack, further escalating tensions in the region and warning it would “if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet”.

According to the military, a US aircraft carrier and destroyer avoided “multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks” while patrolling the region. No US personnel were injured.

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