Pentagon Confirms Iranian Drone Attack on Chemical Tanker near India
The U.S. Department of Defense has verified that a drone launched from Iran struck a chemical tanker in the Indian ocean, highlighting escalating tensions in the region.
Iranian Drone Targets Chemical Tanker
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, a chemical tanker in the Indian ocean was hit by a drone launched from Iran.
The attack occurred at approximately 10 a.m. local time today, 200 nautical miles from the coast of India.
The tanker, named CHEM PLUTO, is Liberia-flagged, Japanese-owned, and Netherlands-operated.
Escalating Tensions and Shipping Lane Risks
This incident highlights the escalating tensions in the region following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7.
The Iranian government, along with its allied militant forces in Yemen, has publicly criticized the Israeli government's military operation in Gaza.
The Pentagon statement reveals that this is the seventh Iranian attack on commercial shipping since 2021.
No Casualties Reported
Fortunately, there were no casualties resulting from the attack on the chemical tanker.
A brief fire on board the tanker was quickly extinguished.
The incident took place just 200 nautical miles away from the coast of India.
