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Iran Strikes Oil Tanker Near Dubai and Fires Cluster Munitions at Israel

HeadlineMar 31, 2026

Iran struck a fully loaded crude oil tanker near Dubai on Monday, setting the vessel on fire. Meanwhile, Turkey reported that a ballistic missile launched from Iran entered Turkish airspace before being shot down by NATO air and missile defenses. It comes as Human Rights Watch released a report Monday finding that Iran fired cluster munitions at Israel, calling the strikes unlawful. The cluster bombs killed at least four civilians, according to HRW.

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