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US Strikes Iran After Russian Jet Visit; Iran Hits Tankers

7/14/2026

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The Russian Tu-214PU command jet landed in Tehran and flew to Beijing before the United States launched a strike on Iranian military targets, without a public explanation from the Kremlin.
U.S. Central Command said the strike used sea drones, fighter aircraft and warships against facilities in Bushehr, Chabahar and Bandar Abbas.
Iranian cruise missiles hit two UAE oil tankers in Omani waters, killing one crew member and injuring eight.

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The Russian Tu-214PU command jet landed in Tehran and flew to Beijing before the United States launched a strike on Iranian military targets, without a public explanation from the Kremlin.
U.S. Central Command said the strike used sea drones, fighter aircraft and warships against facilities in Bushehr, Chabahar and Bandar Abbas.
Iranian cruise missiles hit two UAE oil tankers in Omani waters, killing one crew member and injuring eight.