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U.S. Central Command Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers

9/6/2026

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U.S. Central Command said forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC missile attacks.
President Donald Trump holds 31% approval for his handling of the Iran war.
Strong Republican approval of Trump’s Iran strategy fell 18 points to 30%.
66% of respondents said the war had not been worth fighting, raising GOP risk.
Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) said the war would probably not be over by November midterms.

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U.S. Central Command said forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC missile attacks.
President Donald Trump holds 31% approval for his handling of the Iran war.
Strong Republican approval of Trump’s Iran strategy fell 18 points to 30%.
66% of respondents said the war had not been worth fighting, raising GOP risk.
Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) said the war would probably not be over by November midterms.