Iran "Most Likely" Attacked Israeli-Owned Tanker Off Oman Coast, Says US

"Upon review of the available information, we are confident that Iran likely conducted this attack using a UAV," White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.

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A "projectile" has hit a tanker carrying gas oil off the coast of Oman. (File)

The United States on Wednesday said an attack on the commercial tanker MV Pacific Zircon off the coast of Oman was most likely conducted by Iran with a drone.

"Upon review of the available information, we are confident that Iran likely conducted this attack using a UAV," White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said in a statement, referring to an unmanned aerial vehicle or drone.

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