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U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oiltankers. And, the Smithsonian head resigns

The U.S. military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers as the conflict continues to escalate. And, Smithsonian head Lonnie G. Bunch III says he plans to step down by the end of the year.

This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: NPR · Original byline: Brittney Melton. Ebenezer published 9 Sept 2026, 11:12 am. Editorial policy.

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