US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted
NPRSaturday, September 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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The strikes come a day after President Trump appeared to downplay the war with Iran as "small potatoes" during an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office.
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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. The strikes come a day after President Trump appeared to downplay the war with Iran as "small potatoes" during an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Oil and Iranian.
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What happened
The strikes come a day after President Trump appeared to downplay the war with Iran as "small potatoes" during an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Timeline
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Oil and Iranian.
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