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US Strikes Iranian Tankers as Tehran Retaliates Against American Base

Tensions in the Middle East escalated after the United States destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, prompting Tehran to launch ballistic missiles at a US military installation in Jordan. The exchange has driven crude oil prices toward $100 per barrel and raised fears of broader regional conflict.

8 Sept, 07:04 — 9 Sept, 03:41
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ReutersVery High3h ago

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan - Reuters

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan  Reuters

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APVery High7h ago

US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship - AP News

US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship  AP News

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BBCHigh3h ago

US forces hit five Iranian tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan

Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran.

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bloombergHigh32m ago

Brent Pushes Toward $100 After US Hits Iranian Tankers

Brent oil moved closer to $100 a barrel after the US struck Iranian tankers near the Kharg Island export hub and in the Gulf of Oman. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar has the latest. (Source: Bloomberg)

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NYTMostly Factual6h ago

U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers, Drawing Threat of Reprisal

American forces were said to have hit multiple vessels in response to Iranian attempts to hit a U.S. warship.

By Helene Cooper and Pranav Baskar

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wsjHigh4h ago

U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers in Response to Tehran’s Attacks on Navy Ships - WSJ

U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers in Response to Tehran’s Attacks on Navy Ships  WSJ

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FTVery High6h ago

Oil nears $100 as US launches new strikes on Iranian tankers

American military hit ‘multiple’ ships linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in response to more attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship

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le-mondeHigh46m ago

Iran attacks US base in Jordan following attacks on its oil tankers

Tehran's bombs came after US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to Iran targeting an American warship, the second such attack in less than a week. The Islamic Republic said on Wednesday it would target oil tankers off US-allied Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for the strikes.

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wapoMostly Factual5h ago

U.S. launches strikes on 5 Iranian oil tankers after latest attacks on warship

The engagement follows similar violence last week, as Iranian and U.S. forces have continued to trade fire amid stunted diplomatic efforts to end the war.

By Dan Lamothe

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The GuardianMostly Factual7h ago

Iran claims to have seized American drone US says had ‘malfunctioned’

Centcom says ‘defective’ drone was surveilling regional waters and was not collecting sensitive data Iranian forces claimed to have seized an American underwater drone in the strait of Hormuz that the US military said had “malfunctioned” more than a day earlier. US Navy Capt Tim Hawkins, a United States Central Command spokesperson, said in a statement the drone was surveilling regional waters when it malfunctioned “more than a day ago”. Continue reading...

By Shrai Popat in Washington

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

Jordanian air defences intercept Iranian missile barrage

Witnesses have captured the moment Jordanian air defence systems intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles.

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CNNMostly Factual5h ago

Saudi oil attacked, US strikes Iran’s tankers and more - CNN

Saudi oil attacked, US strikes Iran’s tankers and more  CNN

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cbcHigh3h ago

U.S. military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers in latest escalation

The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to recent attacks on its warships, and Tehran says it hit back at American targets in Jordan, in the latest burst of back-and-forth strikes in a more than six-month-old war.

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cnbcMostly Factual8h ago

U.S. downplays Iran's seizure of unmanned sub in Hormuz Strait

The U.S. and Iran traded new attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump insists oil prices will drop fast once the Iran war ends.

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Iran says captured US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday it had captured a ‌US uncrewed submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, offering a rare glimpse into how underwater drones are being used in military operations. Iranian state media said the vessel was a Dive-LD, a large autonomous underwater vehicle built by California defence firm Anduril. The 5.8-metre (19-foot) submersible can carry out missions including mine countermeasures, seabed mapping, intelligence gathering ⁠and the inspection ...

By Reuters

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DWHigh5h ago

US strikes oil tankers off coast of Iran

Explosions were heard near Iranian oil export terminals in Jask and Kharg Island.

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globe-and-mailHigh6h ago

U.S. strikes Iranian tankers in response to missile attack on Navy warship

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy say oil tankers could be targeted in retaliation for U.S. attacks

By Konstantin Toropin

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France 24High5h ago

Middle East live: US destroys five Iranian oil tankers as Iran threatens Kuwait and Bahrain

US forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers on Tuesday after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at an American warship twice in recent days. Iran also launched strikes on US targets in Jordan, and threatened attacks on oil tankers off Kuwait and Bahrain. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

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Business InsiderMostly Factual7h ago

Iran says it captured an 'advanced' American underwater drone. The US says it was older, malfunctioning, and ‘dead in the water.’

US Central Command said the drone had malfunctioned "well before" it was seized by Iran. US Central Command Photo Iran said it captured a US underwater drone near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said the older drone had malfunctioned and was "dead in the water." The US said it carried no classified equipment and collected no sensitive data. Iran's military said it seized an American-made underwater drone near the Strait of Hormuz. The US military said the uncrewed system had malfun...

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The IndependentMostly Factual19h ago

Iran’s upgraded ballistic missiles as Tehran issues fresh warning to US warships

Iran state media says a ballistic missile with improved capabilities demonstrates Tehran's shifting stance toward taking preemptive action against threats

By Amir-Hussein Radjy and Cara Anna

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago

US, Iran trade fresh strikes as Middle East tensions escalate - top developments

By KARAN MANRAL

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haaretzMostly Factual7h ago

U.S. strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy ship - Haaretz

U.S. strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy ship  Haaretz

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straits-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz - The Straits Times

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz  The Straits Times

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moneycontrol49m ago

U.S. Strikes 5 Iranian Oil Tankers, Iran Threatens Gulf Ports As Tensions Escalate - Moneycontrol.com

U.S. Strikes 5 Iranian Oil Tankers, Iran Threatens Gulf Ports As Tensions Escalate  Moneycontrol.com

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

Iran Captures US Submarine In Hormuz After Attack On 5 Oil Tankers

The US military is investing heavily in unmanned naval systems, including underwater and surface vessels, as it seeks cheaper ways to monitor vast areas of ocean, gather intelligence, and track adversary ships and submarines

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1h ago

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

In response to Iranian claims of the capture, a Pentagon spokesperson said a US underwater drone had "malfunctioned more than a day ago."

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japan-timesMostly Factual5h ago

U.S. says it destroyed five Iran oil tankers after attacks on American warship

The strikes by the U.S. military hit targets near Iran's strategically crucial oil export hub of Kharg Island.

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cyprus-mail8h ago

Iran threatens to attack US bases if tankers hit

Iran has threatened to attack US military bases in the region if Iranian oil tankers are targeted. Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Ali Abdollahi said any attack on Iranian tankers would trigger a military response against American positions in the region. “The US military called for the evacuation of Iranian tankers with […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h ago

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan 

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual6h ago

U.S. official says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open, controlled by U.S.' amid Seoul weighing deployment

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. official said Tuesday that the crucial St...

By Song Sang-ho

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seeking-alphaMixed4h ago

Oil prices add to two-month highs after U.S. destroys five Iranian oil tankers

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RapplerMostly Factual3h ago

War expands as Houthis attack Saudi cities and US strikes Iranian tankers

The war fuels a cycle of attacks and counterattacks, with the US and Iran waging economic warfare, while the Houthis disrupt shipping and threaten regional stability

By Reuters

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investing-com3h ago

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan 

By Reuters

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Daily MaverickMostly Factual4h ago

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday it had captured a U.S. uncrewed submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, offering a rare glimpse into how underwater drones are being used in military operations.

By Reuters

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national-uaeMixed55m ago

Iran war latest: Tehran threatens oil tankers in Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes

By The National

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khaleej-timesMixed58m ago

Iran attacks Jordan; US, Tehran trade strikes on tankers in Hormuz strait

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arab-newsMixed5h ago

Iran launched an attack against US Navy Ships on Monday, WSJ reports - Arab News

Iran launched an attack against US Navy Ships on Monday, WSJ reports  Arab News

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tempo-englishMostly Factual46m ago

US Strikes Oil Tankers Off Coast of Iran

The U.S. attacked four oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and one in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Daily SabahMixed9h ago

Explosions reported on Iran's Kharg Island, in Jask

Explosions were heard Tuesday in two strategic areas of southern Iran, including Kharg Island and the port city of Jask, Iranian media reported, with no immediate information on th...

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nation-thailandMixed21h ago

Iran plans new Gulf exclusion zone amid missile warnings to US - Nation Thailand

Iran plans new Gulf exclusion zone amid missile warnings to US  Nation Thailand

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jordan-timesMixed3h ago

Army says it intercepted 18 ballistic missiles launched from Iran - Jordan Times

Army says it intercepted 18 ballistic missiles launched from Iran  Jordan Times

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Tehran TimesLow9h ago

Iran seizes US autonomous underwater vehicle in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN- Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Tuesday that it had seized an advanced US unmanned underwater vehicle at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.

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times-of-omanMixed43m ago

US destroys five Iranian oil tankers in response to ballistic missile attacks on navy warship

Washington, DC: US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that its forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers in the Middle East on Tuesday, noting them as...

By Times of Oman

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press-tvLow4h ago

‘Powerful battle will continue’: IRGC strikes US base in Jordan, American warships with missile barrages - PressTV

‘Powerful battle will continue’: IRGC strikes US base in Jordan, American warships with missile barrages  PressTV

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nation-thailand8 Sept, 07:04First to report

Iran plans new Gulf exclusion zone amid missile warnings to US - Nation Thailand

2h later
The Independent8 Sept, 08:56

Iran’s upgraded ballistic missiles as Tehran issues fresh warning to US warships

7h later
irozhlas8 Sept, 15:50

Zmocnily jsme se americké bezposádkové ponorky. Je to nejmodernější typ, oznámily íránské gardy

3h later
Tehran Times8 Sept, 18:29

Iran seizes US autonomous underwater vehicle in Strait of Hormuz

rudaw8 Sept, 18:59

Iran claims capture of US ‘unmanned submarine’ Hormuz Strait - Rudaw

Daily Sabah8 Sept, 19:02

Explosions reported on Iran's Kharg Island, in Jask

dh-les-sports8 Sept, 19:14

Guerre au Moyen-Orient: l'Iran menace de frapper des bases américaines si ses pétroliers continuent à être attaqués

cnbc8 Sept, 19:27

U.S. downplays Iran's seizure of unmanned sub in Hormuz Strait

el-universal-english8 Sept, 19:44

Irán amenaza con golpear bases de EU si continúan ataques contra sus petroleros; reportan explosiones en isla de Kharg

cyprus-mail8 Sept, 19:55

Iran threatens to attack US bases if tankers hit

digi248 Sept, 20:15

Iranul anunță explozii în Insula Kharg și în orașul-port Jask

der-standard8 Sept, 20:18

Iranische Medien: Explosionen auf Insel Kharg und nahe Jask

Business Insider8 Sept, 20:24

Iran says it captured an 'advanced' American underwater drone. The US says it was older, malfunctioning, and ‘dead in the water.’

Ahram Online8 Sept, 20:29

US says underwater drone 'malfunctioned' after Iran claimed capture - Region - World - Ahram Online

berlingske8 Sept, 20:33

Iran: USA har angrebet tankskib nær olieøen Kharg

index-hr8 Sept, 20:34

VIDEO Mbappeov brat laktom udario suparnika i dobio crveni karton

The Guardian8 Sept, 20:34

Iran claims to have seized American drone US says had ‘malfunctioned’

24ur8 Sept, 20:57

Ameriška vojska po navedbah Teherana ob otoku Harg napadla iranski tanker

haaretz8 Sept, 21:11

U.S. strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy ship - Haaretz

AP8 Sept, 21:13

US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship - AP News

globe-and-mail8 Sept, 21:19

U.S. strikes Iranian tankers in response to missile attack on Navy warship

klix-ba8 Sept, 21:24

Amerikanci gađali iranske naftne tankere kod otoka Hark, Teheran prijeti zatvaranjem Hormuškog moreuza

orf8 Sept, 21:46

Medien: US-Militär greift erneut iranische Tanker an

FT8 Sept, 21:48

Oil nears $100 as US launches new strikes on Iranian tankers

helsingin-sanomat8 Sept, 21:54

Iranin sota | Yhdysvallat iski useisiin iranilaistankkereihin vastauksena sota-aluksiin kohdistuneisiin iskuihin

yonhap-english8 Sept, 22:06

U.S. official says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open, controlled by U.S.' amid Seoul weighing deployment

NYT8 Sept, 22:13

U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers, Drawing Threat of Reprisal

la-repubblica8 Sept, 22:26

Guerra in Iran, le news di oggi. Gli Stati Uniti attaccano 5 petroliere iraniane, Teheran risponde con missili su base Usa in Giordania

straits-times8 Sept, 22:32

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz - The Straits Times

aftonbladet8 Sept, 22:32

USA: Fem iranska fartyg attackerade

svenska-dagbladet8 Sept, 22:32

USA: Fem iranska fartyg attackerade

Yahoo8 Sept, 22:33

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

nos8 Sept, 22:38

VS en Iran blijven elkaars schepen bestoken, Iraanse olietankers getroffen

arab-news8 Sept, 22:40

Iran launched an attack against US Navy Ships on Monday, WSJ reports - Arab News

nrk8 Sept, 22:43

USA angrep iranske oljetankere

la-vanguardia8 Sept, 22:44

EE.UU. destruye cinco petroleros iraníes en respuesta al ataque contra un buque de guerra

DW8 Sept, 22:46

US strikes oil tankers off coast of Iran

CNN8 Sept, 22:46

Saudi oil attacked, US strikes Iran’s tankers and more - CNN

dagbladet8 Sept, 22:53

Iran: Har angrepet amerikansk militærbase

le-figaro8 Sept, 23:03

Guerre en Iran : Washington annonce avoir détruit cinq pétroliers iraniens après des attaques sur un bâtiment américain

wapo8 Sept, 23:04

U.S. launches strikes on 5 Iranian oil tankers after latest attacks on warship

France 248 Sept, 23:07

Middle East live: US destroys five Iranian oil tankers as Iran threatens Kuwait and Bahrain

japan-times8 Sept, 23:08

U.S. says it destroyed five Iran oil tankers after attacks on American warship

press-tv8 Sept, 23:28

‘Powerful battle will continue’: IRGC strikes US base in Jordan, American warships with missile barrages - PressTV

seeking-alpha8 Sept, 23:42

Oil prices add to two-month highs after U.S. destroys five Iranian oil tankers

vg8 Sept, 23:45

USA sier de har ødelagt fem iranske tankskip

wsj8 Sept, 23:51

U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers in Response to Tehran’s Attacks on Navy Ships - WSJ

Daily Maverick9 Sept, 00:02

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

el-mundo9 Sept, 00:13

Irán ataca dos buques y bases estadounidenses en Jordania

channel-news-asia9 Sept, 00:22

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan 

Reuters9 Sept, 00:23

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan - Reuters

investing-com9 Sept, 00:24

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan 

Rappler9 Sept, 00:25

War expands as Houthis attack Saudi cities and US strikes Iranian tankers

cbc9 Sept, 00:33

U.S. military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers in latest escalation

ruv9 Sept, 00:34

Bandaríkjaher réðst á fimm írönsk olíuflutningaskip

china-daily9 Sept, 00:35

US military sinks 5 Iranian oil tankers: command - China Daily

BBC9 Sept, 00:41

US forces hit five Iranian tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan

jordan-times9 Sept, 01:05

Army says it intercepted 18 ballistic missiles launched from Iran - Jordan Times

Al Jazeera9 Sept, 01:08

Jordanian air defences intercept Iranian missile barrage

iefimerida9 Sept, 01:22

Ρούμπιο: «Θα χάνει πετρελαιοφόρα το Ιράν κάθε φορά που επιτίθεται σε αμερικανικά πλοία»

newsbeast9 Sept, 01:58

Νύχτα έντασης στην Ιορδανία: Η αεράμυνα αναχαίτισε 18 ιρανικούς πυραύλους

Times of India9 Sept, 02:00

US, Iran trade fresh strikes as Middle East tensions escalate - top developments

SCMP9 Sept, 02:27

Iran says captured US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz

jerusalem-post9 Sept, 02:41

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

ndtv9 Sept, 02:52

Iran Captures US Submarine In Hormuz After Attack On 5 Oil Tankers

rzeczpospolita9 Sept, 02:59

Amerykanie zaczynają topić irańskie tankowce. Iran odpowiedział atakiem

naftemporiki9 Sept, 03:03

Νέα ανάφλεξη στη Μέση Ανατολή: Καταιγισμός πυραύλων από το Ιράν στην Ιορδανία – Οι ΗΠΑ χτύπησαν 5 ιρανικά τάνκερ

tagesschau9 Sept, 03:08

USA zerstören fünf iranische Öltanker - Iran reagiert mit Angriffen

khaleej-times9 Sept, 03:14

Iran attacks Jordan; US, Tehran trade strikes on tankers in Hormuz strait

national-uae9 Sept, 03:18

Iran war latest: Tehran threatens oil tankers in Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes

die-presse9 Sept, 03:24

USA greifen fünf iranische Öltanker an, Iran kontert mit Beschuss von US-Basis in Jordanien

moneycontrol9 Sept, 03:24

U.S. Strikes 5 Iranian Oil Tankers, Iran Threatens Gulf Ports As Tensions Escalate - Moneycontrol.com

tempo-english9 Sept, 03:27

US Strikes Oil Tankers Off Coast of Iran

le-monde9 Sept, 03:27

Iran attacks US base in Jordan following attacks on its oil tankers

hvg9 Sept, 03:29

Iráni olajtankerekre mért csapást az amerikai hadsereg

times-of-oman9 Sept, 03:29

US destroys five Iranian oil tankers in response to ballistic missile attacks on navy warship

faz9 Sept, 03:38

Liveblog Irankrieg: Irans Revolutionsgarde greift zehn Schiffe im Golf an

delfi-lt9 Sept, 03:38

Irano karas. JAV sunaikino 5 Irano tanklaivius

gulf-news9 Sept, 03:39

US-Iran tensions escalate: Washington destroys five oil tankers, Jordan intercepts ballistic missiles

bloomberg9 Sept, 03:41

Brent Pushes Toward $100 After US Hits Iranian Tankers

telex9 Sept, 03:50Latest update

Amerika iráni olajszállító hajókat támadott, válaszul Teherán egy jordániai amerikai támaszpontot vett célba