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Attack on oil tanker off Oman causes severe damage

An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman, with severe damage reported.
WHO: US officials and Iran's IRIB state broadcaster
WHAT: An attack on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman caused severe damage to the vessel.
WHEN: Jul 7, 2026 at 1:43 AM ET
WHERE: Oman
WHY: The tanker was targeted after it ignored instructions reported by Iran's IRIB state broadcaster.
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