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A drone originating from Iran struck a chemical tanker owned by Japan off the Indian coast, the US military said. Iranian Army / EPA
A drone originating from Iran struck a chemical tanker owned by Japan off the Indian coast, the US military said. Iranian Army / EPA
Fears for global shipping after vessel attacked off Indian coast
US military says drone that hit tanker on Saturday was launched from Iran
Bibhudatta Pradhan
New Delhi
24 December, 2023