Britain Says Drone Circling Vessel in Gulf of Oman After Strike on Tanker
DUBAI (Reuters) — Britain’s maritime agency said a drone circled a ship in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, three days after an Iranian-made drone attacked a tanker in the region linked to an Israeli company.
The Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which is part of the Royal Navy, said the incident took place about 50 miles southwest of Muscat. The vessel and crew were reported to be safe. It did not specify what kind of vessel was involved.
The U.S. Central Command said on Wednesday that an Iranian-made drone had attacked the tanker Pacific Zircon on Tuesday.
An Israeli official said Iran was responsible for the strike, while Iran denied involvement.
Pacific Zircon sustained minor damage with no injuries or spillage of the gas oil cargo, its operator, Israeli-controlled Eastern Pacific Shipping, said on Wednesday.
Attacks on tankers in Gulf waters in recent years have come at times of heightened regional tensions.
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