Oil Tanker Struck by Unknown Projectile Off Oman Coast
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The Story
An oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The incident disabled the oil tanker. Al Arabiya English and Arab News reported that the UKMTO confirmed the strike. Gulf News specified it was an unknown projectile that hit the vessel. The incident occurred as the US and Iran trade threats. A US official warned on Sunday that an economic D-Day is coming for Iran.
President Donald Trump announced major combat operations against Iran on February 28. No further details about the nature of the projectile, the identity of the tanker, or any casualties were immediately available.
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- CenterABC NewsABC News (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterArab NewsArab News (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterDefense NewsDefense News (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterFrontPage MagazineFrontPage Magazine (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterGulf NewsGulf News (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterTradeWindsTradeWinds (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-RightAl Arabiya EnglishAl Arabiya English (opens the publisher’s site)