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U.S. fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump presses Tehran

The U.S. fired on an Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressured Tehran for a deal to end the war, sources said.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: U.S. firing on an Iranian oil tanker
WHEN: May 6, 2026 at 10:09 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To pressure Tehran for a deal to end the war.
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