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U.S. says it struck two Iran-flagged oil tankers

The U.S. said it struck two Iran-flagged oil tankers trying to skirt a blockade.
WHO: U.S. officials
WHAT: U.S. strikes against two Iran-flagged oil tankers
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 11:50 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The tankers were trying to skirt the blockade.
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