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#FLASH: An Iranian tanker has exploded near the Saudi port city of Jeddah. Terrorism is not being ruled out -
@Reurers / Iranian Media
Explosion rocks Iranian tanker near Saudi port city of Jeddah, oil spilling into Red Sea - reports
A tanker belonging to Iran’s government-owned oil corporation has reportedly been hit by a blast and caught fire in the Red Sea, 60 miles from Saudi Arabian shores. The incident is treated as a “terrorist act,” local media say.
The vessel, operated by the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), has been sailing through the Red Sea when the explosion occurred, according to Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency. The blast was powerful enough to damage two of its reservoirs, leading to an oil spill in the area.
Local media cited some unnamed Iranian “technical experts” believe that the incident could have been caused by a “terrorist attack,” but didn’t provide any evidence backing the claim.
BREAKING: The Iranian oil tanker 'Sinopa' has allegedly been hit by 2 explosions in the red sea near Saudi Arabia.
Last position of the Iranian oil tanker #Sinopa hit by two missiles in terror attack in the #RedSea.
originally posted by: Churchhousecreeper
My moneys on Saudi, a retaliation for the oil refinery attack.
originally posted by: Churchhousecreeper
My moneys on Saudi, a retaliation for the oil refinery attack.
originally posted by: moebius
originally posted by: Churchhousecreeper
My moneys on Saudi, a retaliation for the oil refinery attack.
Yep, that was my first thought too. The Saudius won't want an all out war, but also can't just sit around and do nothing.
originally posted by: Veryolduser
I hate to be that guy in the room pointing at an 800 pound gorilla but who do we all suspect could have done this?
Name the first country that comes to mind
originally posted by: OccamsRazor04
a reply to: Agit8dChop
I saw this. Oil spills are horrible, hope it gets contained and cleaned soon.