Israel blames Iran for drone attack on oil tanker off Oman

Oil tanker operated by Singapore-based company owned by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer

By Abdelraouf Arnaout

JERUSALEM (AA) – Israel on Wednesday blamed Iran for a drone attack against an oil tanker owned by an Israeli billionaire off the coast of Oman.

Israeli Army radio said the attack was carried out by an explosive-laden drone, but without providing any further details.

The broadcaster quoted a senior Israeli security official as saying that Tehran was behind the attack.

According to the official, the oil tanker is operated by a Singapore-based company owned by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer.

There was no comment from Iran on the accusation.

Israel blamed Iran several times for targeting Israeli vessels, accusations that were denied by Tehran.

*Writing by Ahmed Asmar

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