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Iran accuses US of missile strike on oil tanker near Kharg Island
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Iran’s state media reports that a US missile attack hit an Iranian oil tanker near the key export hub of Kharg Island, amid a broader campaign of US strikes following Iranian attacks on ships and American forces.[7][5][13] The US military has not yet confirmed the specific tanker strike, but US‑Iran tensions in the Gulf are sharply escalating around energy infrastructure and maritime security.[7][5][13]
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