The drone was flying over Iranian airspace when it was brought down, Iranian state media reported. The United States disputed the account.
Tag: Gulf of Oman
U.S. Navy Says Mine Fragments Point to Iran in Tanker Attack
The United States has blamed Iran for the attacks in the Gulf of Oman, and officials said that fingerprints and other evidence could be used to build a criminal case.
In Face-Off With Iran, Escalation May Depend on Who Prevails Inside Washington and Tehran
The attacks in the Gulf of Oman emboldens the hard-liners in Iran and the U.S., each able to argue their longtime adversary is itching for war.
Distrusting Both Iran and U.S., Europe Urges ‘Maximum Restraint’
Washington’s history of hyping intelligence is weighing on European governments, who are suspicious of President Trump’s hawkish Iran policies.
‘Flying Object’ Struck Tanker in Gulf of Oman, Operator Says, Not a Mine
A Japanese company’s account of the damage to its ship differed from the explanation of American officials who blamed Iran.
How Tanker Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz Could Affect Oil Prices
The skinny waterway, the gateway for a third of all crude oil by tanker, has become a security risk that could threaten the oil market.
Tankers Are Attacked in Mideast, and U.S. Says Video Shows Iran Was Involved
Explosions disabled both tankers and forced their crews to evacuate. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said without presenting evidence that Iran was responsible.
Tankers Attacked Again in Gulf of Oman, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict
Two tankers have been hit, forcing their crews to abandon ship, near where four tankers were damaged last month. It was not clear who carried out the attacks.