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The US military has struck a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman.
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US strikes cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade

A US military fighter jet has struck a ‌commercial cargo ship in ‌the Gulf of Oman after the vessel's crew attempted ‌to defy the naval blockade against ​Iran.

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