{"id":2132574,"date":"2023-12-23T18:17:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-23T23:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-strikes-another-israeli-linked-oil-tanker-in-indian-ocean-more-than-100-attacks-launched-report\/"},"modified":"2023-12-23T18:21:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-23T23:21:18","slug":"iran-strikes-another-israeli-linked-oil-tanker-in-indian-ocean-more-than-100-attacks-launched-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-strikes-another-israeli-linked-oil-tanker-in-indian-ocean-more-than-100-attacks-launched-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran attacks Israeli-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean; over 100 strikes reported"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Firan-strikes-another-israeli-linked-oil-tanker-in-indian-ocean-more-than-100-attacks-launched-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2132574&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Israel Accuses Iran of Directly Targeting Oil Tanker\u2063 in Indian Ocean<\/h2>\n<p>Israel has claimed that Iran\u200c was directly responsible for\u2063 yet another attack on \u200can oil tanker in the Indian Ocean. Despite threats from\u200b the Biden administration, these \u200battacks from Iran and its terrorist proxies continue unabated.<\/p>\n<p>The recent drone strike targeted the Liberia-flagged MV Chem Pluto tanker off the coast of India, which\u2063 is much closer to Iran\u200c than the Red Sea where previous attacks have occurred. These attacks have \u2062been carried out\u2064 by\u2063 Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists based in Yemen.<\/p>\n<p>The ship was deliberately targeted because of its Israeli\u2064 affiliation, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/far-left-radical-xiomara-castro-takes-helm-of-honduras\/\" title=\"Far-Left Radical Xiomara Castro Takes Helm of Honduras\">local media reports suggest<\/a> that the drone was launched\u200b from inside Iran.<\/p>\n<p>The strike\u200c caused a fire on the\u2062 ship, which \u200bwas eventually extinguished. Although the ship sustained damage and took on water, there were no reported casualties. All the crew members, approximately 20\u2062 individuals, were Indian nationals.<\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy promptly \u2062dispatched an aircraft to \u2062assess \u2064the situation and ensure the safety of the crew and ship. Additionally,\u200b a warship has been sent to provide any necessary assistance.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to White\u2063 House National Security Council\u200c spokesperson Adrienne Watson, over 100 attacks \u2064have been launched on commercial shipping vessels during Israel&#8217;s war against Hamas. This war was sparked by the terrorist group&#8217;s\u200c October 7 attacks, which\u2063 resulted in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis, injuries to 5,300 individuals, and the kidnapping of over 240 people.<\/p>\n<p>Watson emphasized that Iran plays a crucial role in enabling the Houthi\u200d targeting of\u2062 maritime vessels. Without Iranian support, \u2063the Houthi rebels\u200c would struggle to effectively track and strike commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential consequences\u200d of escalating tensions between\u200b Iran and Israel for regional stability \u200dand the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-asks-congress-for-500-million-to-modernize-strategic-oil-reserve-they-depleted\/\" title=\"White House Asks Congress for 0 Million to Modernize Strategic Oil Reserve They Depleted\">global energy supply chain<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span>  On an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean. The alleged incident occurred on July 29th, when an Israeli-owned vessel, Mercer Street, \u200cwas attacked \u200doff the coast of Oman. This latest accusation has further escalated tensions between the two regional adversaries and highlights the ongoing maritime security \u200cconcerns\u200c in the region.<\/p>\n<p>According\u2062 to Israeli officials, the attack was carried out by Iranian drones, \u200dresulting in the deaths\u2062 of two crew members, a British and a Romanian national. Initial reports suggested that a limpet mine had been attached to the vessel causing\u2062 the explosion,\u2063 but subsequent investigations revealed evidence of at\u200b least two explosive \u2062drones targeting the tanker.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett condemned Iran for its\u2064 &#8220;cowardly&#8221;\u2064 and &#8220;not just a threat to\u2063 Israel, but to \u200cthe global community.&#8221; \u2064He called on the international community to respond firmly and decisively to Iran&#8217;s actions. The United States,\u200d the United Kingdom, and Romania have also\u200b expressed \u2062their concern over\u200c the attack and \u200dhave vowed to work with Israel to investigate and bring the \u200bperpetrators to justice.<\/p>\n<p>Iran, on the other hand, has denied any involvement in the attack, categorizing the accusations as \u200b&#8221;baseless&#8221;\u200d and &#8220;false narratives.&#8221; Iranian Foreign \u2063Ministry spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh, dismissed \u2062the Israeli claims as part of \u2062a &#8220;psychological warfare&#8221; aimed at tarnishing Iran&#8217;s reputation. He reiterated Iran&#8217;s commitment to\u200b maritime security and called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident.<\/p>\n<p>This incident comes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/portlands-mayor-extends-state-of-emergency-amid-antifa-blm-terror-after-chauvin-trial\/\" title=\"Portland\u2019s mayor extends state of emergency amid Antifa, BLM terror after Chauvin trial\">amid heightened tensions<\/a> between Israel and Iran over various geopolitical issues, including Iran&#8217;s nuclear program\u2062 and its support for \u200bproxy militias in the region. Both countries have \u200caccused each\u2064 other of carrying \u200dout attacks on their respective interests in recent years, with maritime \u2064trade and oil tankers becoming frequent targets.<\/p>\n<p>The Mercer Street incident \u200dhas\u200c further highlighted the vulnerability of commercial shipping in these troubled waters. In response, the United Kingdom has urged a comprehensive review of maritime\u200b security in the region, calling for stronger measures to safeguard shipping lanes and\u200c protect vessels from attacks. The international community has a collective responsibility to ensure the safety\u2064 of maritime trade and prevent any disruption to the global energy supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>The attack on the Mercer Street raises several questions regarding the perpetrators&#8217; motives and the \u200cpotential ramifications for regional \u200cstability. On one hand, \u2063it may be seen as a warning to Israel and its allies amidst ongoing \u2064tensions in\u2064 the region. On the other hand, it \u2064signifies the dangers of proxy conflicts and the risks associated with maritime security in the \u200dPersian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n<p>In the\u2062 face of this\u200d escalating tension, it is crucial for diplomatic \u200cchannels to remain open and for all stakeholders to exercise restraint. It is imperative that international\u2063 bodies such as the United\u2064 Nations, regional organizations, and countries\u200b involved \u2062in the region&#8217;s affairs engage in\u200b dialogue \u200dto prevent further escalation and promote lasting \u200cpeace.<\/p>\n<p>The international \u200bcommunity must work collectively\u200b to \u2064address the root causes of these conflicts and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/live-view-of-gaza-skyline-oct-20\/\" title=\"Gaza Skyline Live View (Oct. 20)\">seek\u2062 diplomatic solutions<\/a> to regional disputes. This includes fostering open communication channels, de-escalating\u200d tensions, and \u2063holding accountable those responsible for acts of aggression.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation into the Mercer Street incident continues, it is essential to establish\u2063 clear attributions, relying on credible evidence, and ensure a transparent and objective inquiry. The targeting of civilian \u2063vessels is a violation of international \u2064law and \u200bmust be unequivocally condemned.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, both Iran and Israel must recognize the repercussions of their actions and the potential consequences for regional and global stability. A peaceful resolution\u200b to their disputes is essential for fostering \u200ba secure and prosperous future for the\u2062 entire region. It is the responsibility of the international community to facilitate dialogue and promote peaceful coexistence, and prevent any further deterioration of the situation in \u200cthe Indian Ocean and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israel accuses Iran of being responsible for a recent oil tanker attack in the Indian Ocean. Despite warnings from the Biden administration, Iran and its terrorist allies persist in carrying out these attacks. The drone strike targeted the MV Chem Pluto tanker, registered under the Liberian flag, near the coast of India<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2132575,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2132574","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2132574","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2132574"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2132574\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2132575"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2132574"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2132574"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2132574"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}