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AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - U.S. strikes Iran tankers under new "tanker for tanker" policy

The U.S. military attacked two Iranian government tankers as part of the round of strikes that took place on Tuesday, U.S. officials said. Why it matters: This is the first time the U.S. military has struck Iranian tankers in retaliation for Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz — rather than to prevent them from violating the naval blockade. - A U.S. official said the move was part of a new "tanker for tanker" policy approved by President Trump to further deter Iranian attacks on tankers that move through the strait. Driving the news: U.S. officials said around 100 targets were attacked during Tuesday's strikes. - The Iranian government tankers were anchored off Iran's coast north of the U.S. naval blockade line. U.S.…

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Sourcehttps://www.axios.com/2026/09/02/iran-tankers-hormuz-attacks-oil
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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Peter Van Buren) - Will Iran Blink on the Strait of Hormuz?

Constricting oil exports cuts both ways. The post Will Iran Blink on the Strait of Hormuz? appeared first on The American Conservative .

Foreign Affairs Will Iran Blink on the Strait of Hormuz? Constricting oil exports cuts both ways. Much of the commentary on the confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz assumes the United States has stumbled into an unprecedented crisis. CNN started the meme, claiming unidentified “sources” leaked a classified briefing saying that what is unfolding is conditioned by confusion and disbelief. The Atlantic followed with a scolding think piece , the New York Times with its own version , and then the New Yorker , calling the unpreparedness “inexcusable.” In reality, Washington and Tehran have fought variations of this maritime contest…Open

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Sourcehttps://www.theamericanconservative.com/will-iran-blink-on-the-strait-of-hormuz/
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