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August 12, 2021       Share:    

Source: https://www.state.gov/secretary-antony-j-blinken-at-the-united-nations-security-council-meeting-on-maintenance-of-international-peace-and-security-maritime-security/

U.S.: Iran's Drone Attack on Commercial Ship Is Part of a Pattern of Attacks

(U.S. State Department) U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the UN Security Council on Monday: "On July 29th, the Mercer Street, a commercial ship that was peacefully transiting international waters in the North Arabian Sea, was attacked using explosive unmanned aerial vehicles, resulting in the death of two people. Upon review of the available information, we are confident that Iran conducted this unjustified attack, which is part of a pattern of attacks and other provocative behavior....It is on all of our nations to hold accountable those responsible. Failing to do so will only fuel their sense of impunity."

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