US destroys Iranian oil tankers; Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes in Jordan

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Published: 2026-09-09
Category: world
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
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US Central Command confirmed the destruction of five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 8, 2026, following prior Iranian ballistic missile attacks on a US Navy warship. In response, Iran launched missiles at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, where US air operations are hosted. This exchange marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, carrying implications for regional stability and global energy markets.

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