AMIR Heydari
Citing military authorities, the UKMTO stated in a release that the tanker was struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) while exiting the Strait of Hormuz in waters near the port town of Khasab.
“The vessel sustained minor damage, but the crew are reported safe and uninjured. No environmental damage has been reported,” the UKMTO statement read.
The maritime agency advised other vessels transiting the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity immediately.
DID
AMIR HeydariTEHRAN, Aug. 14 (DID) – Iran’s ambassador and deputy permanent representative to the UN has rejected “baseless” US allegations that Tehran is destabilizing Yemen or using commercial flights to Sana’a to transfer military personnel or equipment.
AMIR HeydariTEHRAN, Aug. 14 (DID) – Recently-signed Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan could be seen as a new security arrangement in the region but the objectives of the pact faces challenges in the future.
