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{{short description|Sabotage of 4 commercial ships in the Gulf of Oman}} |
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| combatant2 = {{flag|UAE}}<br /> {{flag|Saudi Arabia}}<br /> {{flag|Norway}}<ref name=BBC1/> |
| combatant2 = {{flag|UAE}}<br /> {{flag|Saudi Arabia}}<br /> {{flag|Norway}}<ref name=BBC1/> |
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In the days following the incident, US investigators reported that they believe Iran or friendly proxy groups attacked the ships with explosives.<ref name=BBC2/> Iran denied the idea that it would target marine traffic as "nonsense" called for a full investigation into the incident.<ref name=BBC2/> |
In the days following the incident, US investigators reported that they believe Iran or friendly proxy groups attacked the ships with explosives.<ref name=BBC2/> Iran denied the idea that it would target marine traffic as "nonsense" called for a full investigation into the incident.<ref name=BBC2/> |
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After this incident, [[Oil prices]] rose more than $1 per [[barrel]]. Saudi Energy Minister said, Saudi oil tanker was on its way to [[ARAMCO|Aramco’s]] customers in the United states. The explosion did serious damage to the vessels’ structures, he said.<ref name='R1'/> |
After this incident, [[Oil prices]] rose more than $1 per [[barrel]]. Saudi Energy Minister said, Saudi oil tanker was on its way to [[ARAMCO|Aramco’s]] customers in the United states. The explosion did serious damage to the vessels’ structures, he said.<ref name='R1'/> Also, [[Dubai]] and [[Abu Dhabi]] [[stock markets]] saw their biggest falling, Dubai falling 4% and Saudi shares lost 3.6%, since beginning 2019.<ref name='R1'/> |
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Also, [[Dubai]] and [[Abu Dhabi]] [[stock markets]] saw their biggest falling, Dubai falling 4% and Saudi shares lost 3.6%, since beginning 2019.<ref name='R1'/> |
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As a result of the incident the [[United States Maritime Administration]] (MARAD) issued an alert to all ships off the coast of the United Arab Emirate due to "acts of sabotage"<ref>{{cite news |title=The Latest: Norwegian tanker's hull punctured off UAE coast |url=https://www.apnews.com/b571ec62b9f64e65ad33eda04e390aa9 |accessdate=14 May 2019 |work=AP NEWS |date=13 May 2019}}</ref> and suggested caution be exercised for "at least the next week."<ref>{{cite news |last1=O'Connor |first1=Tom |title=U.S. and Iran respond to attack that raises fears of conflict near the world's top oil route |url=https://www.newsweek.com/us-iran-attack-fear-conflict-oil-1424075 |accessdate=14 May 2019 |work=Newsweek |date=13 May 2019}}</ref> |
As a result of the incident the [[United States Maritime Administration]] (MARAD) issued an alert to all ships off the coast of the United Arab Emirate due to "acts of sabotage"<ref>{{cite news |title=The Latest: Norwegian tanker's hull punctured off UAE coast |url=https://www.apnews.com/b571ec62b9f64e65ad33eda04e390aa9 |accessdate=14 May 2019 |work=AP NEWS |date=13 May 2019}}</ref> and suggested caution be exercised for "at least the next week."<ref>{{cite news |last1=O'Connor |first1=Tom |title=U.S. and Iran respond to attack that raises fears of conflict near the world's top oil route |url=https://www.newsweek.com/us-iran-attack-fear-conflict-oil-1424075 |accessdate=14 May 2019 |work=Newsweek |date=13 May 2019}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:12, 16 May 2019
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| 2019 Fujairah incident | |||||
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| File:Fajireh Incident 2019.jpg The Fujairah incident resulted in damage to four oil tanker | |||||
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The Fujairah incident resulted in damage to four commercial ships, including two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, near the port of Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman, near Persian Gulf, on about 6 AM, on 12 May 2019.[2][3][4] The foreign affairs ministry of the United Arab Emirates reported that the ships were subject to a "sabotage attack", but did not elaborate on who was responsible or how the sabotage took place.[5][4] Pictures showed that the explosion caused serious damage to ships. Also, a Norwegian oil tanker that belong to Thome Ship Management company, Andrea Victory, damaged in Fujairah port.[3]
One of the oil ship was planned to transfer Saudi oil to the United States. Saudi Energy Minister, Khalid al-Falih, didn't speak about the sabotage or explosion reasons but the Persian Gulf region have seen new stresses between the United States and Iran. Iran government called International investigation about the incident.[3][2]
Background
In the days before the incident, the United States had warned that Iran or its proxies could target marine traffic in the region and proceeded to deployed naval forces to counter what it called "clear indications" of a threat.[6]
Incident
Four commercial ships were exploded near the UAE country’s territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman, east of the port of Fujairah, at about 06:00 that morning.[2][4] In this incident, no casualties had occurred as well as “no spillage of harmful chemicals or fuel.”[5][4] They reiterated that the incident would be investigated “in cooperation with local and international bodies.”[4][3][5]
The first report on the incident came from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen TV in Lebanon. The report said that seven to ten tankers were on fire in the port of Fujairah.[7] The UAE later denied this version of events but did say four ships were sabotaged off their coast.
Saudi Arabian Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources and chairman of Saudi Aramco, Khalid al-Falih, stated two of the damaged ships were Saudi owned oil tankers. "One of the two vessels was on its way to be loaded with Saudi crude oil from the port of Ras Tanura, to be delivered to Saudi Aramco's customers in the United States," he added.[2] The vessels were later identified as the Saudi-flagged Almarzoqah and Amjad, the UAE-flagged A. Michel and the Norway-flagged Andrea Victory.[8]
Thome Ship Management, the firm who own the Norwegian ship, reported that their ship had been "struck by an unknown object on the waterline" while anchored off Fujairah.[2]
In the days following the incident, US investigators reported that they believe Iran or friendly proxy groups attacked the ships with explosives.[6] Iran denied the idea that it would target marine traffic as "nonsense" called for a full investigation into the incident.[6]
Aftermath
After this incident, Oil prices rose more than $1 per barrel. Saudi Energy Minister said, Saudi oil tanker was on its way to Aramco’s customers in the United states. The explosion did serious damage to the vessels’ structures, he said.[3] Also, Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock markets saw their biggest falling, Dubai falling 4% and Saudi shares lost 3.6%, since beginning 2019.[3]
As a result of the incident the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued an alert to all ships off the coast of the United Arab Emirate due to "acts of sabotage"[9] and suggested caution be exercised for "at least the next week."[10]
Reaction
The Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit said in a statement that these acts are a ‘serious violation of the freedom and integrity of trade and maritime transport routes’, and says the Arab League stands by the UAE and Saudi Arabia ‘in all measures taken to safeguard their security and interests’.[11]
See also
References
- ^ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-news-sabotage-tankers-fujairah-us-donald-trump-warns-iran-live-updates-2019-05-14/
- ^ a b c d e f g "Oil tankers 'sabotaged' amid tensions". May 13, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f El Gamal, Rania; Sharafedin, Bozorgmehr (May 13, 2019). "Saudi oil tankers among those attacked off UAE amid Iran tensions". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e Sly, Liz (13 May 2918). "Two Saudi oil tankers, Norwegian ship apparently attacked near the Persian Gulf amid rising Iran tensions". washingtonpost.com. The Washington Post. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c Gambrell, Jon (May 12, 2019). "UAE says 4 ships targeted by 'sabotage' off its east coast". AP NEWS. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ a b c "US 'blames Iran' for damaged tankers". BBC. May 14, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "Lebanon-Based Media Claims Blasts Rock Fujairah Port, UAE Officials Deny Reports". Sputnik News. May 12, 2019. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
- ^ Robertson, Nic (May 15, 2019). "Questions swirl over 'sabotage attack' as Iran tensions ratchet up". CNN. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
- ^ "The Latest: Norwegian tanker's hull punctured off UAE coast". AP NEWS. May 13, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ O'Connor, Tom (May 13, 2019). "U.S. and Iran respond to attack that raises fears of conflict near the world's top oil route". Newsweek. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "Arab League condemns attacks on Saudi tankers". Israel Hayom. May 13, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
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