UK Merchant Marine Operations: An oil tanker was hit 68 miles northeast of Saudi Arabia
UKMTO announced that an oil tanker was hit with ammunition of unknown origin, 68 miles northeast of the city of Al-Jubeil.
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UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that an oil tanker was hit with ammunition of unknown origin, 68 miles northeast of Al-Jubeil, Saudi Arabia, causing damage to the ship.
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Why It Matters
The war and naval blockade that started with the attacks of the USA and Israel against Iran on February 28 negatively affect maritime trade in the region.
In the written statement made by UKMTO, it was stated that an oil tanker was hit with ammunition of unknown origin, 68 miles northeast of Al-Jubeil city on the Persian Gulf coast of Saudi Arabia.
In the statement, it was stated that the ship was damaged as a result of the attack, and there was no loss of life or injury.
Due to the war that started with the attacks of the USA and Israel on Iran on February 28 and the subsequent naval blockade imposed by the USA, Iran greatly restricts the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz and targets ships that want to pass through the Bosphorus "without permission".
Open Questions
- Who fired the ammunition?
- What is the flag of the tanker and the company it belongs to?
