Tankers attacked in Gulf of Oman, U.S. Navy says [View all]
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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
False Flag?
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