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US Destroys 5 Iranian Oil Tankers; Iran Fires Missiles in Jordan

The United States destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming retaliation for Iranian attacks on a US Navy warship. Iran responded by launching cluster bombs in Jordan. Oil prices surged near $100 per barrel.

The US military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Belgian public broadcaster Belgischer Rundfunk. The US claimed the attack was retaliation for Iranian attacks on a US Navy warship. No injuries were reported, according to the same source. Adnkronos reported that Iran launched cluster bombs in Jordan, though it did not mention casualties. Oil prices approached $100 per barrel, according to Adnkronos. The two sources differ on the presence of injuries, with Belgischer Rundfunk stating no injuries and Adnkronos making no mention of them.

Where Sources Diverge

Belgischer Rundfunk reports no injuries, while Adnkronos does not mention injuries.

belgischer-rundfunk

No one is reported to have been injured.

adnkronos

No mention of injuries.

Timelines

US-Iran Confrontation and Geopolitical TensionsUS-Iran Confrontation and Geopolitical Tensions: Military Operations

Sources

PublicBelgischer RundfunkSep 9, 09:25 AM
Iran War: US Destroys Tankers - Tehran Fires Missiles

The fight between the US and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated again. The US military has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, claiming it was retaliation for Iranian attacks on a US Navy warship. No one is reported to have been injured. It is already the second time within a few days that the US […]

WireAdnkronosSep 9, 09:19 AM
US: '5 Iranian Oil Tankers Destroyed'. Tehran Launches Cluster Bombs in Jordan

(Adnkronos) - The US offensive following the attacks on American ships. Rubio: 'They will lose more oil tankers'. Iran also speaks of another attack on two US ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil approaches $100 per barrel