Tanker Linked To Israel Hit By Bomb Carrying Drone Off Oman
The attack on the Liberian-flagged tanker Pacific Zircon occurred Tuesday night off the coast of Oman, a Middle East-based defense official said. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the attack publicly. Pacific Zircon is operated by Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping, which is a company ultimately owned by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer. In a statement, Eastern Pacific Shipping said the Pacific Zircon, which was carrying gas oil, was “hit by a missile” about 150 miles (240 kilometers) off the coast of Oman....