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US military strikes three Iranian tankers

A high-energy laser weapon system was tested near the U.S.-Mexico border to counter cartel drones, CBS News’ Eleanor Watson reports. Officials say the system has already been used to disable multiple drones, as the military works with the FAA and CBP on its deployment.

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Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall III criticizes Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reports about his leadership at the Pentagon. “I’ve never seen an attempt to politicize our military like the one being conducted by Pete Hegseth.” #news #politics

The US military said its forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships, but did not hit them. The strike marks the latest escalation between the US and Iran near a critical route for global oil supplies.

The #US military has released video it says shows the Iranian #oil tanker M/T Kylo sinking in the Gulf of #Oman. It was one of three tankers reportedly targeted after the IRGC launched missiles at US Navy ships around the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has threatened intensified strikes in response. #News