Israel blames Iran for drone attack on oil tanker off Oman
JERUSALEM (AA) – Israel has blamed Iran for a drone attack on an oil tanker owned by an Israeli billionaire off the coast of Oman.
Israeli Army radio alleged the attack was carried out by “an explosive-laden drone.” However, no further details or evidence have been provided by Israel.
The broadcaster quoted a senior Israeli security official as saying, “Tehran was behind the attack.”
The attack did not cause any leaks or injuries among its crew, but suffered minor damage.
According to the unnamed Israeli official, the oil tanker is operated by a Singapore-based company owned by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer.
The Eastern Pacific Shipping company, the owner of the tanker, said the attack took place on Tuesday evening. The vessel was “hit by a projectile” 240 kilometers from the coast of Oman.
There was no comment from Iran on the Israeli accusation.
Israel had blamed Iran several times for targeting Israeli vessels, accusations that were denied by Tehran and were never backed up with evidence.
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