Pompeo blamed Iran for what he called a “blatant assault” that caused explosions aboard two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, again raising tensions in the region.
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on Thursday blamed Iran for what he called a “blatant assault” that caused explosions aboard two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, again raising tensions in the region.
The apparent attacks spurred worldwide condemnation and calls to deescalate tension in the region and between Iran and the United States.“I strongly condemn any attack against civilian vessels. Facts must be established, and responsibilities clarified,” U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a U.N. Security Council meeting on cooperation with the Arab League. “If there is something the world cannot afford, it is a major confrontation in the [Persian] Gulf region.
On Thursday morning, the two ships were sailing in international waters when they suffered apparent attacks that led to explosions on board.
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