Alert Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began Enas Alashray, Idrees Ali and Jana Choukeir Reuters Sep 9, 2026 Sep 9, 2026 Updated Oct 16, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save President Donald Trump holds a gaggle before departing for the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas, TX. kAmrpx#~ — xC2? D2:5 (65?6D52J :E 2EE24<65 `_ D9:AD ?62C E96 $EC2:E @7 w@C>FK 27E6C E96 &]$] D2?< 7:G6 xC2?:2? @:= E2?<6CD[ :? E96 3:886DE 564=2C65 H2G6 @7 2EE24<D @? 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