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June 13, 2019

Tankers attacked in Gulf of Oman, U.S. Navy says

Source: Washington Post


False Flag?

Two petrochemical tankers in the Gulf of Oman came under suspected attack early Thursday amid soaring tensions between the United States and Iran. Here is what we know:

● The attack, which was high-profile and apparently carried out in broad daylight, marked a serious escalation in a volatile region and one of the world’s most important waterways.

● The timing of the attack was extremely sensitive and appeared aimed at undermining Japan’s efforts to encourage talks between the United States and Iran.

● U.S. military officials have assessed that the attacks were carried out by Iran or forces under its influence, a defense official said.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/oil-tankers-attacked-in-gulf-of-oman-us-navy-says/2019/06/13/d59b784c-8db0-11e9-b162-8f6f41ec3c04_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.67d1f13e364f&wpisrc=nl_most&wpmm=1

June 13, 2019

Tankers attacked in Gulf of Oman, U.S. Navy says

Source: Washington Post

Two petrochemical tankers in the Gulf of Oman came under suspected attack early Thursday amid soaring tensions between the United States and Iran. Here is what we know:

● The attack, which was high-profile and apparently carried out in broad daylight, marked a serious escalation in a volatile region and one of the world’s most important waterways.

● The timing of the attack was extremely sensitive and appeared aimed at undermining Japan’s efforts to encourage talks between the United States and Iran.

● U.S. military officials have assessed that the attacks were carried out by Iran or forces under its influence, a defense official said.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/oil-tankers-attacked-in-gulf-of-oman-us-navy-says/2019/06/13/d59b784c-8db0-11e9-b162-8f6f41ec3c04_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.6fd83943b0ee&wpisrc=nl_most&wpmm=1



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