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US strikes disable 2 Iranian oil tankers trying to breach blockade

The US military struck and disabled two Iranian oil tankers attempting to breach a blockade.
WHO: US military
WHAT: Strikes disabled two Iranian oil tankers attempting to breach a blockade
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 4:47 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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