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Yemenis wave Palestinian flags and hold mock rockets during a march in the Houthi-run capital Sanaa in solidarity with the people of Gaza on June 28, 2024. (MOHAMMED HUWAIS / AFP)
July 2, 2024, 4:33 pm
Yemen’s Houthis claim to attack Israeli, US, UK vessels across 4 bodies of water
Rebel group says American oil tanker in Red Sea struck for 2nd time this week, along with other ships in Arabian, Mediterranean seas, Indian Ocean; claims not yet verified
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Illustrative: Ships are seen at Saleef port in the western Red Sea Hodeida province, on May 13, 2019. (AFP)
June 6, 2024, 10:49 am
Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted three ships in Red Sea, Arabian Sea
The group’s military spokesman identifies the ships as Roza, Vantage Dream, and Maersk Seletar
By Reuters and ToI Staff
The Indian Navy thwarts a hijacking attempt of the MV Lila Norfolk in the Arabian Sea, January 5, 2024. (Indian Navy)
January 5, 2024, 9:25 pm
Indian Navy rescues ship crew from hijack attempt in Arabian Sea
21 crew members evacuated after group of armed men boarded MV Lila Norfolk; no group immediately claims responsibility for attack, amid repeated incidents involving Houthis
By Agencies
A screenshot of video showing the Campo Square oil tanker. (YouTube screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
February 17, 2023, 9:43 pm
Tanker owned by Israeli reportedly attacked by Iranian drone in Arabian Sea
Operator says Campo Square lightly damaged when hit by an airborne object, denies report Iranian naval vessels involved in attack last week
By ToI Staff
This Jan. 2, 2016 photo shows the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Mercer Street off Cape Town, South Africa (Johan Victor via AP)
August 1, 2021, 12:09 pm
Iran denies ‘baseless’ Israeli claim it struck ship in deadly attack
But PM Bennett says there’s no doubt Tehran is behind strike that killed 2 people, claims intelligence materials prove it
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Iranians, mostly wearing face masks, are pictured in a train carriage at a metro station in the capital Tehran on June 10, 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic crisis (STRINGER / AFP)
August 1, 2021, 1:23 am
TV: Israel believes Iran struck ship in response to cyberattack on train system
July hacking of national rail in Islamic Republic also saw hackers publish phone number of supreme leader’s office
By ToI Staff and Agencies
This Jan. 2, 2016 file photo shows the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Mercer Street off Cape Town, South Africa. (Johan Victor via AP)
July 31, 2021, 1:37 pm
Multiple Iranian drones used in deadly attack on Israeli-operated ship — report
NYT cites Israeli officials who say several UAVs apparently slammed into vessel’s living area; US Navy experts inspect boat, find ‘clear visual evidence that attack occurred’
By ToI Staff and Agencies
This Jan. 2, 2016 photo shows the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Mercer Street off Cape Town, South Africa (Johan Victor via AP)
July 30, 2021, 9:34 pm
‘Iran is a global problem’: Israel weighs response to deadly attack on ship
Defense chiefs meet after suicide drone apparently targets Israeli-operated vessel near Oman, killing two foreign crewmen; Iranian media say attack was response to strikes in Syria
By ToI Staff and Agencies
This Jan. 2, 2016 file photo shows the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Mercer Street off Cape Town, South Africa. (Johan Victor via AP)
July 30, 2021, 4:03 pm
2 crewmen slain in strike on Israeli-operated ship; Jerusalem blames Iran
Suicide drone apparently targeted ship managed by Eyal Ofer’s Zodiac Maritime near Oman; company says British, Romanian staff died; reports that one of those killed was the captain
By Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Agencies
Illustrative: An Iranian Revolutionary Guard speedboat moves in the Persian Gulf while an oil tanker is seen in background, July 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
July 30, 2021, 11:56 am
Ship operated by Israeli-owned company attacked near Oman amid Iran tensions
Eyal Ofer’s Zodiac Maritime says it does not own the vessel; UK military reports incident occurred on Thursday night
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
The deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island in the Arabian Sea, March 19, 2021. (US Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow, via AP)
March 21, 2021, 11:04 am
Amid Iran tensions, US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise
Ships from the four countries, along with aircraft, to conduct drills in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman
By Agencies and ToI Staff
In this September 21, 2019 file photo, Shiite Houthi tribesmen hold their weapons as they chant slogans during a tribal gathering showing support for the Houthi movement, in Sanaa, Yemen. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed)
February 13, 2020, 11:20 pm
US Navy nabs Iranian missile shipment to Houthis in Arabian Sea
US military says 150 anti-tank guided missiles and three surface-to-air weapons found on small vessel headed to Yemen
By ToI Staff and Agencies
This photo provided by the US 5th Fleet, shows a Russian Navy ship approaching an American warship in the North Arabian Sea, on January 9, 2020. (US 5th Fleet via AP)
January 10, 2020, 8:35 pm
US Navy: Russian ship’s ‘aggression’ nearly caused collision in Arabian Sea
Fifth Fleet says Russian warship ignored calls by guided-missile destroyer to change course; releases video showing vessel swiftly approaching
By Agencies
Three EA-18G Growlers from the "Patriots" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 participate in a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Sea on May 30, 2019. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber Smalley/US Navy via AP)
June 9, 2019, 7:53 am
US general: Aircraft carrier sends message to Iran not ‘to do something goofy’
On visit to USS Abraham Lincoln, Central Command head says ‘it is entirely likely that an attack would have taken place by now’ if not for recent troop buildup
By Robert Burns
The USS Sirocco patrol ship. (Wikimedia/US Department of Defense)
April 4, 2016, 10:42 pm
US says it seizes weapons ship from Iran likely headed to Yemen
Intercepted dhow found to be carrying thousands of rifles, machine-guns and rocket-propelled grenades
By AP
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