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October 11, 2019

Iranian Oil Tanker Struck in Red Sea
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Iranian news media has reported missiles struck an Iranian oil tanker in
the Red Sea early Friday, raising fears of increased tension in the
region. The missiles reportedly struck the tanker about 60 miles off the
coast of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, destroying two tanks and causing oil to
spill into the water. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack
so far.


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