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Explosive Sea Drones Emerge as New Threat to Tankers in Gulf Attacks

sanctions_shadow_enforcement UTC: 2026-03-11 21:00:44

Naval drones have been used in at least two attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf region since war erupted between the U.S., Israel and Iran, according to maritime authorities and analysts, demonstrating a dangerous new threat in the key shipping lane.

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