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9. Saudi Arabia: Oil tankers damaged in 'sabotage attack'
Mon May 13, 2019, 03:06 AM
May 2019
https://www.dw.com/en/saudi-arabia-oil-tankers-damaged-in-sabotage-attack/a-48712009

Saudi Arabia: Oil tankers damaged in 'sabotage attack'

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two of its oil tankers were targeted in a "sabotage attack" off the coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The announcement comes amid increased tensions in the region between the United States and Iran, although no details have been released on the nature of the sabotage or who may have been responsible.

Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said two of its oil tankers were the target of a "sabotage attack" off the coast of Fujairah.
He said that one tanker was on its way to the kingdom to be loaded with crude oil to be sent to the US.
There were no casualties and no oil was spilled, but the incident caused "significant damage" to the two ships.
UAE officials said earlier that an alleged sabotage attack targeted four boats.
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