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Israeli businessman-owned ship targeted in attack suspected by Iranian drone

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25-11-2023 | 06:08

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Israeli businessman-owned ship targeted in attack suspected by Iranian drone

A commercial ship owned by an Israeli businessman came under attack in the Indian Ocean on Friday by a drone suspected to be of Iranian origin, according to a US military official on Saturday.

The official told Agence France-Presse, "We are aware of reports that a Shahed 136 drone targeted a ship in the Indian Ocean," noting that the ship sustained minor damage and there were no reported "injuries" on board.

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