UK Says Iran Behind 'deliberate' Tanker Attack

Umer Jamshaid Published August 01, 2021 | 09:20 PM

UK says Iran behind 'deliberate' tanker attack

London, Aug 1 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Aug, 2021 ) :Britain believes Iran deliberately carried out a deadly attack on an Israeli tanker off Oman last week, the foreign minister said on Sunday, urging Tehran to cease such attacks.

"We believe this attack was deliberate, targeted, and a clear violation of international law by Iran," Dominic Raab said in a statement, adding the UK found it was "highly likely" the attack was carried out by one or more drones.

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