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U.S. fires on Iranian tankers trying to evade blockade

The U.S. military said it fired on and disabled two Iranian tankers attempting to breach its blockade in the Gulf of Oman.
WHO: U.S. military
WHAT: U.S. forces fired on and disabled two Iranian tankers
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 6:44 AM ET
WHERE: Gulf of Oman
WHY: The tankers were trying to evade the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports.
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