Iran has attacked two oil tankers — an Emirati vessel off the coast of Oman and a Liberian-flagged tanker in the UAE — according to a report from Abu Saleh's Arabic Desk, a security-focused the source. No details on damage, casualties, or the method of attack have been reported yet.
Iran has reportedly attacked two oil tankers: an Emirati vessel off the coast of Oman and a Liberian-flagged tanker in the UAE, according to a report from Abu Saleh's Arabic Desk, a security-focused the source. The report provides no details on the method of attack, extent of damage, or casualties.
The Zioneer has previously reported on a series of maritime security incidents in the Gulf region. On June 27, a British-flagged tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an Iranian-linked source. On June 17, Houthi fast attack boats struck an oil tanker near the Gulf of Aden. Earlier this week, on July 13, an oil tanker was attacked by small boats off Yemen's Aden coast, and the same day, several civilian ships were reportedly attacked in the Gulf, forcing them to turn back.
The latest report is unverified by independent sources, and the identity of the attackers has not been officially confirmed. The UAE and Oman have not commented on the alleged incidents.
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