U.S. military says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after attacks on warships
The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday, describing the action as a response to recent attacks on American warships. The source also reported that Iran struck American targets in Jordan, but provided no further details about the attacks, the tankers or the military operation.
The U.S. military said Tuesday that it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to what it described as the latest attacks on American warships.
The source also reported that Iran hit American targets in Jordan. It did not provide additional details about the targets, the attacks or the reported destruction of the tankers.
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