Two tankers were apparently attacked in the Gulf of Oman Thursday, less than a month after four other ships were struck in the region.
The two ships -- one carrying oil and the other transporting a cargo of chemicals -- were struck in international waters near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.All crew members were evacuated and were safe, according to the owners of the two ships. The US Navy said it was providing assistance. .m-infographic--1560429297714 { background: url no-repeat 0 0 transparent; margin-bottom: 30px; padding-top: 114.
Oil prices surge after attacks on tankers near the Iranian coast The report claimed the ships were"targeted" but did not detail by whom, or what. The US Government said in a tweet the US Navy is providing assistance in the area. According to a US Defense Official, the USS Bainbridge was nearby when the incident happened and a tug ferried crew members of the"Kokuka Courageous" to it.
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