Mysterious explosions damage oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman
Yesterday, Thursday 13th of May, two oil tankers, one norwegian and one japanese, were damaged by explosions in the Gulf of Oman. This would be the second time in a month that explosive attacks have been carried out against oil tankers in the region. This has put the safety of the area at doubt, which is very important considering that a third of the crude oil of the world goes through the Gulf of Oman.
What's astonishing though, is that nobody has claimed responsiblity for the attacks. President Trump claims that the government of Iran is behind the attacks, but Iran denies any responsibility and only declared that the attacks are "suspicious". The US had also blamed Iran for the previous attacks, but this time they have evidence: aerial footage of a white boat removing an unexploded mine, after the explosions set off. Trump claims the mine failed to explode, and Iran had to send special forces to remove it as it would have given the US too much evidence against them.
The main reason why the US suspects so much of Iran is that after the economic sanctions that Trump imposed on the country, Iran's exports have fallen about 30%. So long Iran has stayed silent and patient, but the US suspects that it might try to apply international pressure to lift the sanctions, like attacking international oil trade that takes place in front of their coasts. However, there is always the chance of independent radical groups doing the attack, so Iran cannot be declared guilty so quickly. Even the US itself could be blamed for the attacks, which would have the purpose to incriminate Iran, though it is rather conspirational and unlikely. It is impressive to see that even in the age of information and surveillance we do not know the author of something as large as an attack on an oil tanker. Who do you think could have carried out the attack?
What's astonishing though, is that nobody has claimed responsiblity for the attacks. President Trump claims that the government of Iran is behind the attacks, but Iran denies any responsibility and only declared that the attacks are "suspicious". The US had also blamed Iran for the previous attacks, but this time they have evidence: aerial footage of a white boat removing an unexploded mine, after the explosions set off. Trump claims the mine failed to explode, and Iran had to send special forces to remove it as it would have given the US too much evidence against them.
The main reason why the US suspects so much of Iran is that after the economic sanctions that Trump imposed on the country, Iran's exports have fallen about 30%. So long Iran has stayed silent and patient, but the US suspects that it might try to apply international pressure to lift the sanctions, like attacking international oil trade that takes place in front of their coasts. However, there is always the chance of independent radical groups doing the attack, so Iran cannot be declared guilty so quickly. Even the US itself could be blamed for the attacks, which would have the purpose to incriminate Iran, though it is rather conspirational and unlikely. It is impressive to see that even in the age of information and surveillance we do not know the author of something as large as an attack on an oil tanker. Who do you think could have carried out the attack?
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