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U.S. Strikes Three Iranian ‘Shadow Network’ Oil Tankers, Military Says

Source: Yeganeh Torbati and Leily Nikounazar · Published Sep 5, 2026, 11:09 PM

In World, Yeganeh Torbati and Leily Nikounazar puts this story at the center of the day: The U.S. military said it retaliated after Iran launched missiles at two warships. The strikes came days after the two sides exchanged some of their most intense fire in weeks. FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.

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