A fuel -loaded ship was attacked by a “projectile” off Oman on Tuesday, causing “slight” damage, according to the operating company in a statement on Wednesday, confirming that the attack was not caused by victims or leaked fuel.
The company “Eston Pacific Sheeping”, based in Singapore, said that the ship “Pacific Zercon” was injured in a projectile approximately 150 miles off the coast of Amman, “adding,” We are in contact with the ship and there are no reports of injuries or pollution.
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“There are some slight damage to the body of the ship, but there is no fuel leakage or water entry. Our priorities are to ensure the safety of the crew and the ship. ”
Bahrain -based American Fifth Fleet told AFP that he was aware of “the incident. ” The British “Maritime Trade Operations” organization, which monitors the movement of ships in the region, also reported that it is familiar with the matter.
Similar attacks in the region have occurred in recent years on the impact of tension between Iran and the United States, which accused Tehran of attacking the vessels and conveyors of oil aircraft.
Often, the region, which hundreds of oil tankers pass through, often witness incidents between the Iranian navy and the American forces stationed in bases in the Gulf states..
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