Iran attacks US base after American strikes on tankers

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Iran attacks US base after American strikes on tankers

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Iran launched ballistic missile attacks on a US base in Jordan in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island. The US reported destruction of five Iranian tankers following escalating tensions.

Iran said it fired ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan early Wednesday, in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, off Iran’s coast. The US said five Iranian tankers were destroyed.

World Security Conflict Politics Energy Shipping Iran ballistic missiles US base Jordan oil tankers Gulf of Oman Kharg Island US strikes

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