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US, Iranian forces fire at vessels in waters near Iran
U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged attacks involving military and commercial vessels, increasing escalation risk around the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian oil exports.
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- Sep 6, 2026, 7:09 AM
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- Sep 6, 2026, 7:09 AM
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U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged attacks involving military and commercial vessels near Iran, raising escalation risk around the Strait of Hormuz.
Reuters reported U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers after IRGC missile attacks on U.S. Navy ships and separately attributed Iranian retaliation claims.
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- US, Iranian forces fire at vessels in waters near Iran reuters.com · Sep 5, 2026