US military destroys five Iranian tankers following missile attacks

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [● 17 SOURCES] The destruction of the tankers followed two instances of Iranian ballistic missile attacks targeting a US warship over the last two days. gilkhabar.ir · www.insiciliareport.it · www.pugliain.net · 24-ore.com · laltravoce.com · +12 more
• [● 12 SOURCES] The tankers were allegedly part of a multi-billion dollar shadow network used by the IRGC to fund regional activities. gilkhabar.ir · www.insiciliareport.it · www.pugliain.net · 24-ore.com · laltravoce.com · +7 more
• [● 12 SOURCES] On September 5, CENTCOM destroyed three additional Iranian tankers following attempted attacks on a US aircraft carrier and destroyer. gilkhabar.ir · www.insiciliareport.it · www.pugliain.net · 24-ore.com · laltravoce.com · +7 more
• [● 15 SOURCES] The destroyed tankers include the M/T Kaviz, M/T Charminar, M/T Horizon 1, and M/T Riesco in the Gulf of Oman, and the M/T Derya near Kharg Island. www.insiciliareport.it · www.pugliain.net · gilkhabar.ir · 24-ore.com · laltravoce.com · +10 more
• [● 15 SOURCES] US forces ordered crews to abandon the ships before they were rendered unusable. gilkhabar.ir · www.insiciliareport.it · www.pugliain.net · 24-ore.com · laltravoce.com · +10 more
• [● 17 SOURCES] No US personnel were injured during the attacks or subsequent operations. gilkhabar.ir · www.insiciliareport.it · www.pugliain.net · 24-ore.com · laltravoce.com · +12 more
• [● 18 SOURCES] CENTCOM claims to have destroyed five Iranian tankers on Tuesday. gilkhabar.ir · www.insiciliareport.it · www.pugliain.net · 24-ore.com · laltravoce.com · +13 more
• [● 3 SOURCES] The IRGC claimed to have targeted two US ships and eight tankers in the Persian Gulf. sadefenza.blogspot.com · lamilano.it · www.horacerodigital.online
• [● 4 SOURCES] Jordan said it had intercepted 18 Iranian ballistic missiles. 24-ore.com · psnews.ro · aepet.org.br · www.moncloa.com
• [● 3 SOURCES] The US has increased pressure on Iran with sanctions against 36 entities and individuals linked to the aviation sector. elespecialitodigital.com · francomacorisanos.com · www.romania-actualitati.ro
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The IRGC targeted a US Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz. www.onalert.gr
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The US 5th Fleet stated that the Saildrone vessel is equipped with sensors, radar, and cameras for navigation and data collection. www.onalert.gr