Pentagon releases video of strikes on Iranian oil tankers

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: United States

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Pentagon releases video of strikes on Iranian oil tankers

The Pentagon released footage showing US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military stated that the vessels were disabled following exchanges of fire with Iranian forces, preventing them from reaching ports in the Gulf of Oman.

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