Israel-bound Oil Tankers in Indian Ocean Forced to Change Course

In the Indian Ocean, two oil tankers belonging to Israel have reportedly been targeted by "unidentified drones" west and northwest of the Maldives. According to Jordan News, "two oil tankers were targeted by unidentified drones at a considerable distance of 2,000 km from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. More significantly, both vessels were forced to change their course due to the inflicted damage and the fear of potential further attacks."

While the U.S. claims its naval and air forces can protect what it calls freedom of navigation in these strategic waters, the resistance forces are succeeding in diverting Israeli ships from reaching Israel via direct routes, causing serious damage to the Israeli economy.

On two fronts, attacks on Israel's commercial shipping and attacks on its northern border with Lebanon, the resistance forces, while not engaging with Israel in a broader war, are forcing Israel to maintain a large military presence which is not available to hit at Gaza.

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This article was published in

Volume 54 Number 3 - January 10, 2024

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