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U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates; Smithsonian Director Resigns
The U.S. military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers amid ongoing tensions. Additionally, the head of the Smithsonian Institution has announced his resignation.
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NPR
The U.S. military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers as the conflict continues to escalate. And, Smithsonian head Lonnie G. Bunch III says he plans to step down by the end of the year.
2026-09-09 11:12 UTC
Al Jazeera
Tehran lauds capturing Andruil's Dive-LD vessel, while Washington insists that it “had malfunctioned a day ago”.
2026-09-09 11:06 UTC