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Iran strikes Oman island the US uses to help ships sail through Hormuz

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Iran attacked an Omani island base on Tuesday that it claimed was helping the US conduct its military escorts for tankers along the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported.

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  1. Just the News

    Iran strikes Omani island that allegedly helps ships travel through Strait of Hormuz (opens Just the News)

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    The Iranian military struck Didamar, a small, rocky island located at the entry of the Persian Gulf that has been outfitted with navigational equipment. Oman confirmed that a loud explosion was detected at the base on the island.

  2. Wall Street Journal

    U.S., Iran Exchange Strikes on Islands as They Fight for Control of Strait (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    The U.S. and Iran are waging a fierce battle over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides striking islands in the waterway in recent days.

  3. New York Post

    Iran strikes Oman island the US uses to help ships sail through Hormuz (opens New York Post)

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    Iran attacked an Omani island base on Tuesday that it claimed was helping the US conduct its military escorts for tankers along the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported.

  4. Fox News

    Iran escalates in Hormuz, claims strike on Omani island it says 'enemy' uses for US military ops (opens Fox News)

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    Iran claims its Revolutionary Guard struck navigation equipment on Oman's Didamar Island in the Strait of Hormuz, but Omani officials dispute damage.

  5. Revolver News

  6. Breitbart News

    Iran Escalates with Attacks on Ships and Omani Island (opens Breitbart News)

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    Iranian forces reportedly attacked ship navigation systems located on Oman’s island of Didamar in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, claiming the facilities were “helping the flow of oil smuggling by the enemy,” meaning the United States.

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