Iran Denies US’ Claim Of Attacking Tanker Near India’s Coast
Iran refuted on Monday a US report that an Iranian-launched drone hit a chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean.
The Liberian-flagged, Japanese-owned and Netherlands-operated Chem Pluto ship was targeted 200 nautical miles off the coast of India, according to the Pentagon.
"These repeated accusations are rejected as baseless," Iran's foreign ministry spokeswoman Nasser Kanaani said at a press conference, adding that the US should face criticism for its role in Israel's Gaza conflict.
The Iranian navy has received 1,000 km (621 miles) cruise missiles as well as reconnaissance helicopters, according to state media on Sunday, amid increased threats on shipping lines in the aftermath of the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel and Israel's subsequent bombardment of Gaza.
