US Strikes Iran Oil Tankers, Israeli Settlements Sanctions, Smithsonian Head Retires artwork
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US Strikes Iran Oil Tankers, Israeli Settlements Sanctions, Smithsonian Head Retires

Sep 9, 2026 · 12 min

The U.S. has destroyed eight Iranian oil tankers since Saturday, as Iran fires back at American forces and Gulf countries reconsider the risks of hosting U.S. bases.Britain, Canada and France are moving to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with Britain accusing settlers of ethnic cleansing and Israel responding with diplomatic retaliation.And Smithsonian Secretary…