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War & Conflict3h 50m ago

US disables unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz

Who
US
What
US disables unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in Strait of Hormuz.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:40:19 GMT · 3h 50m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
Amid concerns strikes could spiral into open conflict.
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The US has attacked an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about potential escalation into open conflict.

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