A US Navy Fighter Jet Hit the Smokestacks of Two Iran Blockade Runners
A US Navy fighter jet successfully disabled two Iranian tankers that were in violation of a blockade. This incident adds another layer of tension in the maritime conflict over shipping lanes in the region.
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