US says it hit Iran oil tankers helping finance ‘regional proxies’
US strikes hit Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran’s Kharg Island.
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US says it struck 3 Iranian oil tankers after US Navy warships attacked
- list 1 of 10Published 8 minutes ago
Satellite imagery appears to confirm US claim that it struck the Iranian supertanker Downy
- list 2 of 10Published 9 minutes ago
Bahraini, Egyptian FMs discuss Hormuz disruption
- list 3 of 10Published 14 minutes ago
The whole strait is a strategic area and oil tankers can be highly strategic
- list 4 of 10Published 19 minutes ago
Unclear whether US attack on Iranian oil carriers signals ‘broader escalation’
Published On 5 Sep 2026
