Drone strike on Ship: According to news agency ANI, a drone strike on a merchant ship in the Arabian Sea resulted in an explosion and fire. There have been no confirmed deaths on board the vessel. It also stated that there were twenty Indians on the crew and that an Indian Coast Guard ship was approaching the merchant ship. The ship, carrying crude oil, sailed out of a Saudi Arabian port. The merchant ship is in the path of the Coast Guard vessel ICGS Vikram.
Unattributed Drone Strike
The strike was not immediately attributed to anyone. According to a US official, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is suspected of using drones to attack an Israeli-owned cargo ship in the Indian Ocean last month. The unmanned aerial vehicle reportedly burst near the Israeli-affiliated company-managed vessel, causing damage.
Drone Strike on Arabian Sea Merchant Ship
Following the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have also increased their drone and missile attacks in the Red Sea. The Houthis have declared their support for Hamas, which is why they intend to keep attacking Israeli-related commercial shipping. According to Reuters, this has compelled shippers to alter their plans and take more circuitous routes around the southernmost point of Africa.
Over 100 Drone and Missile Attacks
The Houthis have launched over 100 drone and missile attacks, targeting 10 merchant vessels involving over 35 different countries, according to the Pentagon. The White House said that Iran was “deeply involved” in planning operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Iranian Commander’s Warning to Close Mediterranean Sea
If the US and its allies kept committing “crimes” in Gaza, a commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards threatened to close the Mediterranean Sea. According to Reuters, brigadier general Mohammad Reza Naqdi stated, “They shall soon await the closure of the Mediterranean Sea, (the Strait of) Gibraltar and other waterways.”
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