Asked in a 2019 paperHard

Which Country's oil tanker was struck, probably by missiles, in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia's coast on 11th October 2019?

Correct answer: C. Iran

  • A. Syria
  • B. Iraq
  • C. Iran
  • D. Saudi Arabia

Explanation

The tanker was the Iranian vessel Sabiti, which was struck in the Red Sea near Saudi Arabia on 11 October 2019. Iran said the damage was probably caused by missiles.

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