U.S. and Iran trade fire for ninth day, with two oil tankers destroyed
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The United States continued military strikes against Iran for the ninth consecutive day on Monday. Iran reported that two oil tankers had exploded and were disabled, raising concerns about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing conflict highlights tensions that could disrupt global oil transportation.
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Two oil tankers were reported destroyed by Iran.
U.S. forces hit Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday.
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Two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilized.
The Globe and Mail- Two oil tankers were reported destroyed by Iran.
- Shipping concerns are growing over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Loaded language removedU.S. forces hit Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday as concerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilized.
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Two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilized.
The Globe and MailU.S. forces hit Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday.
The Globe and MailConcerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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