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Several Tankers Attacked In Red Sea, Says Government

November 08 2019

Iran

The Iranian government says that three of its tankers have been attacked while sailing through the Red Sea, reports the Times of Israel.

Only one of the attacks, on Oct. 11, was previously reported.

The unreported attacks allegedly took place in April and May, reported the Wall Street Journal, citing a letter sent by Iran to the International Maritime Organization.

In the first incident, the tanker Happiness 1 suffered an engine failure and loss of control. During the second, the...

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