![]() ![]() This incident was closely followed by what is believed to be another reprisal attack against the MV SAVIZ on the 6th April 21. ![]() Unconfirmed reporting from Israeli Defence sources, claim that the Israeli owned containership MV LORI was then hit by a missile offshore of Oman in the Arabian Sea on March 25th, reportedly suffering minor cargo damage. Analysis indicates that the MV SHAHR E KORD transited through the Bab Al Mandab strait between the 2nd and 3d of March where she is assessed to have called alongside the Iranian-flagged SAVIZ. Of note, Israel’s military and intelligence agencies sought to distanced themselves from Ms Gamliel remarks, with local TV reporting that the defence establishment “does not share this assessment”.įollowing on from the attack against the HELIOS RAY the Iranian flagged MV SHAHR E KORD suffered an explosion within a container onboard on March 11th offshore Haifa. ![]() Following this, Israel Environmental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel accused Iran of “ environmental terrorism” after an Oil Spill offshore Israel on the 1st and 2nd of February. On the 25th of February the Israeli owned vehicle carrier HELIOS RAY suffered an explosion off the coast of Oman, for which Iran was accused of responsibility. This latest incident comes in the context of increased tensions between Israel and Iran, and whilst unconfirmed this is the 5th such incident of ‘tit-for-tat’ between the two countries. It is understood that this action was captured by an official source operating within the area and that the small craft were seen to be alongside the HYPERION RAY for 12 seconds before departing. Twitter handle OSINT-1 has since provided images indicating two small vessels transiting in the immediate vicinity of the HYPERION RAY sometime later. Twitter handle provided images showing two vessels appearing in transit 2.4nm to the stern of the HYPERION RAY. Whilst the incident remains unconfirmed, it is understood that the MV HYPERION RAY sustained an approach by two small fast attack vessels in the hours before the alleged incident. Since the reported incident, representatives for Mr Rami Ungar (owner of RAY SHIPPING Ltd) have released a statement to the BBC stating that “the MV HYPERION RAY incurred no damage and is continuing at full speed on its original voyage.” The original source of information regarding the incident is understood to have originated from Hezbollah affiliated Al Mayadeen. Unconfirmed media reporting has indicated that the MV HYPERION RAY (IMO9690559), has been involved in an incident off the coast of Fujairah. ![]()
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