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US strikes target empty oil tankers allegedly trying to break Iran blockade: Fox News

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08-05-2026 | 09:14

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US strikes target empty oil tankers allegedly trying to break Iran blockade: Fox News

Fox News reported that the U.S. military carried out additional airstrikes on Friday targeting several empty oil tankers that were allegedly attempting to break a blockade on Iran.

A Fox News correspondent said on the platform X that the strikes were conducted as part of ongoing military operations, adding that the vessels were not carrying cargo at the time of the attack.

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