Iranian Tanker Explodes in Red Sea - Possible Saudi Attack?

[arashkamangir]

Blast Sets Iran Tanker On Fire Off Saudi, 2 Missiles Hit It: State Media
The vessel owned by the National Iranian Tanker Company was hit about 100 kilometres (60 miles) off the Saudi coast.
World | Reuters | Updated: October 11, 2019 12:11 IST

Two missiles struck the Iran-owned Sinopa oil tanker setting it ablaze off the Saudi port of Jeddah, Iranian state TV reported.

"Two missiles hit the Iran-owned ship near the Jeddah port city of Saudi Arabia," TV said, quoting the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). The vessel owned by the National Iranian Tanker Company was hit about 100 kilometres (60 miles) off the Saudi coast.

All crew members of are safe and the situation of the tanker is stable, Iran's Nour news agency reported. "None of the crew members were injured at the explosion... the situation is under control," the news agency, close to Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps, reported.

Tensions have been high between regional foes Iran and Saudi Arabia since an attack on the Kingdom's two oil facilities on September 14 that caused fires and damage and shutting down 5.7 million barrels per day (bpd) of production - more than 5% of global oil supply.

Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for the attacks but a US official said they originated from southwestern Iran. Riyadh blamed Tehran. Iran, which supports the Houthis in Yemen's war, has denied any involvement.






Source:
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/bla...-saudi-port-oil-leaks-into-sea-report-2115111

 

[Crystal-Clear]

most probably israeli attempt to ignite a war between two countries .

 

[litman]

some one desperately wants a war between iran and saudia and push the oil prices higher.

 

[Sina-1]

Time to start investing in the navy!

 

[Max]

Should investigate properly and then start blame game..

 

[Pakistan First]

Iran and KSA should remain calm and clear headed. There are forces in the region with their own agenda who want to see KSA and Iran fighting.

 

[Dexon]

alright alright look like saudis want play ...

 

[Maxpane]

man thats horrible it would surely bring destruction in ME

 

[Bahram Esfandiari]

most probably israeli attempt to ignite a war between two countries .

Saudis might be dumb as sh1t but i doubt they are suicidal.

 

[Dexon]

 

[Hiraa]

Din’t saudis invite pak pm to talk to iranians for peace deal?

man thats horrible it would surely bring destruction in ME

Hopefully sense will prevail. Otherwise I dont think saudis want to go on a war when they are trying to bring in more foreign investments and changing their country image.

 

[Maxpane]

Din’t saudis invite pak pm to talk to iranians for peace deal?


Hopefully sense will prevail. Otherwise I dont think saudis want to go on a war when they are trying to bring in more foreign investments and changing their country image.

some one is busy in igniting the flames of war .

 

[yavar]

 

[Baby Leone]

US wants them to fight as she is in no position to fight with Iran directly and she also want to sell herself (weapons) to saudis.

 

[Bahram Esfandiari]

I suspect submarine launched Cruise missiles.