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United States Launches Strikes on Iranian Targets After Tanker Attack in Strait of Hormuz

United States Central Command carried out precision strikes on multiple targets in Iran after a drone attack hit the Panama-flagged tanker M/T Kiku as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation in regional tensions and maritime hostilities.
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United States Approves Limited Re-Release of Anthropic AI Model for Vetted Partners
Ukraine Says Cruise Missile Strike Hit Key Russian Missile Production Facility
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