attacks
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Brent topped $100 a barrel for the first time since July as fresh U.S.-Iran attacks and Iranian missile fire into Jordan added to an escalating conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Still, the attacks have left American officials increasingly concerned that Iran has improved its ability to target ships, perhaps with help from Russia or China, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The attempted strikes on warships have led to much closer calls than previous attempts, with Iran using maneuverable warheads, people familiar with the attacks said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
All of the attacks have failed, the U.S. military said, but officials described some of them as close calls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
As they toured villages, Vann pointed out buildings damaged in recent Viet Cong attacks.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
