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The Israeli-linked “Mercer Street” oil tanker, struck by what U.S. experts say was an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea on July 29, 2021. Credit: Johan Victor/MarineTraffic.

Israeli defense minister says Iran launched deadly drone strike on oil tanker

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Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Wednesday that Iran was behind a fatal drone attack last month against an oil tanker. “Our assessment is that the UAV employed in the Mercer Street attack was launched from Iranian territory and...
The tanker "Thalassa Desgagnes," now known as "Asphalt Princess," July 4, 2010. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Report: Attempted Iranian hijacking in Gulf of Oman thwarted by vessel’s crew

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The attempted Iranian hijacking of a tanker vessel in the Gulf of Oman that began on Tuesday was thwarted by the ship’s crew, who disabled its engines, preventing it from being diverted to Iran,...