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Iran says tankers exploded from Hormuz mines as U.S. strikes continue
Iran’s Guards said the tankers were forced into an unsafe southern route as U.S. strikes continued for a ninth day, raising shipping fears.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that two oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US-Iran drone and missile strikes, with claims that the explosions were caused by mines.
- US Central Command denied that the tanker explosions were caused by mines and stated that US forces conducted seven consecutive nights of strikes to degrade Iranian military capabilities.
- Iran accused US forces of targeting civilian infrastructure and responded with strikes on US assets in multiple Gulf countries.
- Iran warned of escalating to full-scale offensive operations if US attacks continue, while regional nations including Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain were affected by missile attacks and power outages.
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Two Dynacom Tankers vessels attacked off Oman amid escalating US-Iran hostilities
The crew members of both vessels were safely located by Oman authorities and transferred to shore, Dynacom said, adding that it was in close contact with all relevant regional authorities.
·Jerusalem, Israel
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Iran claims tankers ‘exploded’ as US warns air defenses are running low
A US official says Washington is preparing for a broader war but lacks sufficient air defenses and long-range munitions, as Iran reports strikes across the country and claims two oil tankers were disabled in the Strait of Hormuz
·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Total News Sources115
Leaning Left18Leaning Right33Center23Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Right
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Right
45% Right
L 24%
C 31%
R 45%
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