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Two reportedly killed in attack on Israeli-linked oil tanker off Oman
Apparent deaths of a Briton and a Romanian come amid heightened tensions between Israel and IranAn oil tanker linked to an Israeli billionaire has reportedly come under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, authorities have said, killing two crew members, one from the UK and another from Romania.The attack on Thursday night targeted the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Mercer Street north-east of the Omani island of Masirah. The location i…
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UK Defense Ministry: Israeli ship target in attack off Oman
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The Defense Ministry said in a statement Friday it was still investigating the reported attack.
A brief statement earlier Friday from United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said an investigation was underway into the incident, which it described as happening late Thursday night just northeast of the Omani island of Masirah.
Oman did not immediately acknowledge an attack. The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet, which patrols the Mideast, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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