The US Navy’s 5th Fleet, which is based in Bahrain, has released photos and details of its investigation into the attack on the Liberian-flagged Pacific Zircon, including debris from a Shahed-136 drone.
The US Navy said Tuesday that an investigation into last week’s attack on the tanker Pacific Zircon off the coast of Oman concluded that a drone of the same type as those Iran allegedly supplied to Russia was used. for its invasion of Ukraine.
The US Navy’s 5th Fleet, which is based in Bahrain, has released photos and details of its investigation into the attack on the Liberian-flagged Pacific Zircon, including debris from a Shahed-136 drone.
In a statement issued by the US Navy, the drone blew a 76cm hole in the stern of the tanker, while the explosion damaged a boiler, a drinking water tank and a lifeboat.
“The Iranian attack on a commercial tanker sailing in international waters was deliberate, callous and dangerous, endangering the lives of crew members and destabilizing the Middle East maritime region,” said Vice Admiral Brad Cooper , commander of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet.
There have been several attacks on tankers in the Persian Gulf in recent years, particularly during periods of heightened tension in Iran’s relations with the West. In July 2021, also off the coast of Oman, there was a similar attack against tankers of Israeli interests. Iran had denied accusations that it was responsible for the attack.
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