On Tuesday, the United Kingdom (UK) said that Iran was likely behind the drone attack on a tanker off the Omani coast last week that led to the death of a Romanian and a Briton, according to a letter sent to the United Nations Security Council.
“It is highly likely that” the merchant vessel Mercer Street was attacked by “Iran off the coast of Oman using one or more Unmanned Aerial Vehicles,” missions from the U.K., the letter read.
It’s unlikely, though, that the U.K. and allies including the U.S. can win support for a statement blaming Iran in the 15-member Security Council, where nations including Russia and China have veto power.
Tensions have escalated in the narrow shipping lanes of the Arab Gulf since Thursday’s attack on the tanker. The U.S. has vowed an “appropriate response” along with its allies after the two crew members were killed. Tehran has denied involvement.
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