An oil tanker connected to an Israeli billionaire has reportedly been hit through a missile within the Arabian Sea close to Oman.
The assault at the Liberian-flagged Pacific Zircon came about on Tuesday night time, round 240 kilometres off the coast of Oman.
The send is operated through Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping, an organization owned through Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer.
Eastern Pacific Shipping mentioned in a commentary that the Pacific Zircon were sporting gasoline oil when it was once “hit by a projectile”.
“We are in communication with the vessel and there are no reports of injuries or pollution. All crew are safe and accounted for,” the corporate added.
“There is some minor damage to the vessel’s hull but no spillage of cargo or water ingress.”
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations additionally showed that they have been acutely aware of the incident. No one has right away claimed duty.
The reported strike comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, simply days forward of the World Cup in Qatar.
In 2021, a suspected Iranian drone strike hit the Israeli-associated oil tanker Mercer Street off Oman, killing two folks onboard.
