BBC: Tanker hit off India coast by drone from Iran, says US
A chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean was hit by a drone launched from Iran on Saturday, the US military says.
A fire on board the Chem Pluto was extinguished. There were no casualties.
Iran has not commented. Houthi rebels in Yemen - who are backed by Iran and support Hamas in its war with Israel - have recently used drones and rockets to target vessels in the Red Sea.
But this event is the first of its kind so far away from there, according to maritime security firm Ambrey.
The same company also said the vessel was heading from Saudi Arabia to India, and was linked to Israel.
The Houthis have claimed to be targeting Israel-linked vessels over the conflict in Gaza.
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Pentagon: Drone launched from Iran strikes tanker in Indian Ocean -- Euronews
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