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Iran-U.S. confrontation escalates with attacks on tankers and warships

Iran reportedly targeted oil tankers and then naval warships, prompting U.S. retaliation with higher economic costs. The report describes a new escalation that could broaden the conflict.

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Attacks on commercial shipping and naval forces threaten regional security, energy flows and wider military escalation.

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  1. After hitting oil tankers, Iran targets Navy warships and U.S. retaliates with 'higher economic cost' in new escalation that could transform the war ↗yahoo.com · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC

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