Tanker ship off Gujarat coast hit by drone 'fired from Iran', US says

A Japanese-owned chemical tanker was attacked off the Indian coast on Saturday, targeted by a drone “fired from Iran” the Pentagon said, reported AFP. This incident marks an extension of security risks for commercial shipping beyond the Red Sea.The tanker fell victim to the attack on Saturday around 10 am local time (0600 GMT), it said. ​​Fortunately, there were no reported casualties, and the fire was promptly extinguished. The US military "remains in communication with the vessel as it continues toward a destination in India," it added.