Tensions surge as US accuses Iran of attacking tankers

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Tensions surge as US accuses Iran of attacking tankers

A picture obtained by AFP from Iranian News Agency ISNA on June 13, 2019 reportedly shows fire and smoke billowing from the Norwegian-owned Front Altair tanker, one of two vessels hit by suspected attacks in the waters of the Gulf of Oman/ A picture obtained by AFP from Iranian News Agency ISNA on June 13, 2019 reportedly shows fire and smoke billowing from the Norwegian-owned Front Altair tanker, one of two vessels hit by suspected attacks in the waters of the Gulf of Oman (AFP Photo/-)/ Dubai (AFP) - The United States accused Iran of ...

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