attacked

Example Sentences

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Digital news outlet Axios reported that US forces had attacked several Iranian air defence systems and radar systems around the strait.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It has repeatedly attacked commercial ships seeking to transit without its permission, and it set up an entity known as the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to try to charge vessels wanting to cross the waterway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

As the conflict unfolded, Gulf Arabs were surprised when Iran attacked them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Eiffel Calla, head of security at the depot, says five drivers from their company have been attacked.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“Were you really attacked by a polar bear?”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz