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Event war Middle East

Tanker War (Iran–Iraq War naval phase)

1984 CE – 1988 CE

During the Iran-Iraq War, both sides attacked oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, threatening global oil supplies.

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Conflict · Middle East

Tanker War (Iran–Iraq War naval phase)

1984 CE – 1988 CE

During the Iran-Iraq War, both sides attacked oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, threatening global oil supplies. The US Navy intervened with Operation Earnest Will to escort Kuwaiti tankers, leading to direct US-Iran naval clashes.

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