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America strikes Iranian oil tankers; Guerrilla drone strike in Colombia, and more
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America said it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran launched ballistic missiles towards two of its naval ships; A guerrilla drone strike and ground assault in Colombia killed at least three soldiers and injured four, the country’s armed forces said.
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