Japan tanker was damaged in a terror attack, UAE says
source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-10890098
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United Arab Emirates stated the Japanese tanker transporting oil from the Strait was damaged from a terror attack. The article also states an al-Qaeda linked group claimed responsibility for the attack.
"The claim, posted on a website used by Islamist militants, could not be independently verified, and the group has made false claims in the past."-BBC
It is reported, the attack took place at midnight with a boat filled with explosives that damaged the starboard side, leaving one person injured. UAE stated they found evidence of home made explosives. The Japanese government and the company Mitsui OSK have not confirmed the details of the attack.
"The claim, posted on a website used by Islamist militants, could not be independently verified, and the group has made false claims in the past."-BBC
It is reported, the attack took place at midnight with a boat filled with explosives that damaged the starboard side, leaving one person injured. UAE stated they found evidence of home made explosives. The Japanese government and the company Mitsui OSK have not confirmed the details of the attack.
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