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US fires at Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Oman as Trump pushes Tehran deal to end war

International
Published on 7 May 2026
US fires at Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Oman as Trump pushes Tehran deal to end war

A tanker hit as both sides quietly weigh proposals

The US fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as President Trump presses Tehran for a deal aimed at ending the conflict. Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs, while the fighting continues to disrupt oil and gas shipments. Iran is reviewing American proposals, but with strikes and pressure mounting, tensions remain high and outcomes uncertain.

  • US says it fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman
  • Trump is pressuring Tehran for a war-ending agreement
  • Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs amid escalating actions
  • Oil and gas shipments face disruption as talks reportedly continue
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