Israeli Defense Minister Says Iran Responsible For Cargo Ship Explosion

The MV Helios Ray was traveling from the Saudi port of Dammam to Singapore when it was struck by an explosion on February 25. (file photo) 

RFE: Israel Says Iran Likely Behind Explosion On Israeli-Owned Cargo Ship 

Top Israeli defense and political leaders are scheduled to meet on February 28 to discuss a response to what Israel's defense minister says was likely an attack by Iran against a an Israeli-owned cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. 

Israel's state-owned Kan television quoted unnamed Israeli officials as saying Iran had "crossed a red line" in connection with an explosion on February 25 that struck the MV Helios Ray. 

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on February 27 that Iran was probably behind the explosion that struck the Israeli-owned vehicle carrier above the water line as it was traveling from the Saudi port of Dammam to Singapore. 

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WNU Editor: Here is an easy prediction. Israel is going to retaliate. 

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