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US blames Iran for attack on Israeli-managed tanker, vows 'appropriate response'
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WASHINGTON, 02 August 2021, (TON): The United States on Sunday blamed Iran for a deadly attack on an Israeli tanker off Oman and vowed an "appropriate response" was forthcoming.
The MT Mercer Street tanker was struck in the northern Indian Ocean, killing two crew members, in what the US said was a drone-style attack.
"Upon review of the available information, we are confident that Iran conducted this attack," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement, adding that the attack was carried out using a drone.
Blinken added "we are working with our partners to consider our next steps and consulting with governments inside the region and beyond on an appropriate response, which will be forthcoming."
Britain also said it believes Iran deliberately carried out the attack in "a clear violation of international law."
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