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Iran Attacks US Naval Drone in Strait of Hormuz After US Strikes Oil Tankers

Iran's forces attacked a US naval drone attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz on September 6, 2026, in retaliation for US strikes on three oil tankers. The incident occurred hours after Iran announced its response to the US actions. The attack marked a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.

Iran's forces targeted a US naval drone near the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from Vanguard News, Lithuanian National Radio and Television, and RTE. The attack followed US strikes on three oil tankers, which Iran condemned as an act of aggression. The US had previously accused Iran of attacking the tankers, though Iran denied involvement. Tehran said its forces acted in self-defense, while Washington maintained its stance that the strikes were a proportional response to Iranian threats.

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IndependentVanguard (Nigeria)Sep 6, 12:13 PM
Iran retaliates after US strikes oil tankers

Iran said Sunday that its forces attacked a US naval drone trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, hours after targeting ships in retaliation for American strikes on three oil tankers. The post Iran retaliates after US strikes oil tankers appeared first on Vanguard News.

PublicRTESep 6, 11:04 AM
Iran retaliates after US strikes oil tankers

Iran said its forces attacked a US naval drone trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, hours after targeting ships in retaliation for American strikes on three oil tankers.

PublicLithuanian National Radio and TelevisionSep 6, 08:17 AM
In Response to US Attacks on Oil Tankers, Iran Attacks US Navy Drone

Iran announced on Sunday that its forces attacked a US Navy drone attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz, following an attack on ships in response to US strikes on three oil tankers.