Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated after an alleged attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman was blamed on Iran by the United States. Tehran vehemently denies the allegations, APA reports citing Sputnik.
The United States Navy has shown limpet mine shards as well as a magnet extracted from one of the oil tankers allegedly attacked last week, claiming that they bore striking resemblance to Iranian mines.
According to Cmdr. Sean Kido of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet, the damage inflicted to the Kokuka Courageous tanker was "not consistent with an external flying object hitting the ship".
The official added that fingerprints and a hand print have been recovered as a result of the probe conducted by the US Navy.
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