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Trump considers US Navy escorts for oil tankers amid rising Iran tensions

Rising tensions between the United States and Iran are creating new uncertainty in global energy markets as the administration of President Donald Trump considers deploying the US Navy to escort commercial oil tankers through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The move is being discussed as shipping traffic through the narrow waterway has slowed dramatically following recent attacks on tankers, raising concerns about the stability of global oil supply. The Strait of Hormuz is one of t

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06 Mar 2026 15:02 PM 335 views

Trump considers US Navy escorts for oil tankers amid rising Iran tensions

Rising tensions between the United States and Iran are creating new uncertainty in global energy markets as the administration of President Donald Trump considers deploying the US Navy to escort commercial oil tankers through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The move is being discussed as shipping traffic through the narrow waterway has slowed dramatically following recent attacks on tankers, raising concerns about the stability of global oil supply. The Strait of Hormuz is one of t

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Iran Strikes US Tanker Hours After US Torpedo Attack on Its Warship

In a rapid escalation of tensions, Iran struck a US tanker in the northern Persian Gulf hours after a US submarine torpedoed the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, killing 87 Iranian sailors. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attack on the American tanker, which was reported to be on fire by Iranian state media. This move comes as Iran's foreign minister warned the US would "bitterly regret" its attack on the Iranian vessel, located off the coast of Sri Lanka

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05 Mar 2026 04:39 AM 341 views

Iran Strikes US Tanker Hours After US Torpedo Attack on Its Warship

In a rapid escalation of tensions, Iran struck a US tanker in the northern Persian Gulf hours after a US submarine torpedoed the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, killing 87 Iranian sailors. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attack on the American tanker, which was reported to be on fire by Iranian state media. This move comes as Iran's foreign minister warned the US would "bitterly regret" its attack on the Iranian vessel, located off the coast of Sri Lanka

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US–Israel–Iran War | US reveals Task Force Scorpion drone unit targeting ISIS in Operation Epic Fury

The United States military has deployed a new drone strike capability in the Middle East as part of its ongoing operations against the Islamic State. Speaking during a briefing on Operation Epic Fury, the commander of United States Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, confirmed that the US has begun using drones designed on the model of Iran’s Shahed-136 unmanned aerial vehicle. The system is intended to strengthen Washington’s ability to conduct precision strikes while countering milita

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04 Mar 2026 03:38 AM 369 views

US–Israel–Iran War | US reveals Task Force Scorpion drone unit targeting ISIS in Operation Epic Fury

The United States military has deployed a new drone strike capability in the Middle East as part of its ongoing operations against the Islamic State. Speaking during a briefing on Operation Epic Fury, the commander of United States Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, confirmed that the US has begun using drones designed on the model of Iran’s Shahed-136 unmanned aerial vehicle. The system is intended to strengthen Washington’s ability to conduct precision strikes while countering milita

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US downs Iranian drone near carrier as nuclear talks hang in balance

Tensions between Iran and the United States intensified this week after the US military shot down an Iranian drone that it said approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in an aggressive manner in the Arabian Sea. The incident came as both sides exchanged sharp warnings and cautious signals about a possible return to nuclear diplomacy, underscoring the fragile balance between confrontation and negotiation in the region. According to US officials, the drone was intercepted

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04 Feb 2026 07:25 AM 351 views

US downs Iranian drone near carrier as nuclear talks hang in balance

Tensions between Iran and the United States intensified this week after the US military shot down an Iranian drone that it said approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in an aggressive manner in the Arabian Sea. The incident came as both sides exchanged sharp warnings and cautious signals about a possible return to nuclear diplomacy, underscoring the fragile balance between confrontation and negotiation in the region. According to US officials, the drone was intercepted

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Trump considers US Navy escorts for oil tankers amid rising Iran tensions

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Trump considers US Navy escorts for oil tankers amid rising Iran tensions

Trump considers US Navy escorts for oil tankers amid rising Iran tensions

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Iran Strikes US Tanker Hours After US Torpedo Attack on Its Warship

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US downs Iranian drone near carrier as nuclear talks hang in balance

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