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US destroys five Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on two warships
US Central Command confirmed the strikes, and Tehran vowed to retaliate.
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Trump says he believes Iranian leader still alive
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced measures to further isolate Tehran.
US-Iran war wounds NZ consumer spending
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Iran warns countries joining US economic war will be treated as enemies
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Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' of Iran deal
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