Global Politics Report Editorial
US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted
Iran's state media reported that Tehran has launched retaliatory attacks against three US-affiliated vessels; the US is yet to comment.
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Source: BBC News
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Sep. 05, 2026 at 04:41 PM ET
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Original source: BBC News