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A TANKER was reportedly hijacked by alleged Iranian commandos and ordered to “sail to Tehran” – days after a suspected drone attack killed a British security guard.
A nine-strong armed group clambered aboard the Asphalt Princess in what Royal Navy monitors slammed as a “potential hijacking”.
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The Asphalt Princess was at the centre of a potential hijack off the coast of the Gulf of Oman
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It s thought that the ship was boarded by nine armed men in the busy shipping lane between Iran and the United Arab EmiratesCredit: Marine traffic
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Maritime Intelligence said the vessel had been ordered to sail to Iran.
Updated: 23:02, 3 Aug 2021
A BRITISH Army veteran and dad who was killed in a suspected drone attack aboard an oil tanker in the Arabian Sea has been named.
Adrian Underwood is thought to have died alongside a Romanian national in the strike on the Liberian-flagged Mercer Street.
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British Army veteran Adrian Underwood died in a suspected drone attack on an oil tanker in the Arabian SeaCredit: Facebook
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He was killed when the Mercer Street tanker was attacked off OmanCredit: AP
The Fijian-born Brit was working in a security role for maritime security company Ambrey when he was killed.
A JustGiving page setup for the former soldier has already raised close to £5,000.
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A TANKER was reportedly hijacked by alleged Iranian commandos and ordered to “sail to Tehran” – days after a suspected drone attack killed a British security guard.
A nine-strong armed group clambered aboard the Asphalt Princess in what Royal Navy monitors slammed as a “potential hijacking”.
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The Asphalt Princess was at the centre of a potential hijack off the coast of the Gulf of Oman
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It s thought that the ship was boarded by nine armed men in the busy shipping lane between Iran and the United Arab EmiratesCredit: Marine traffic
Shipping authority Lloyd s List
Maritime Intelligence said the vessel had been ordered to sail to Iran.
Israel Defence Minister Gantz warned now is the time for deeds on Wednesday
Adrian Underwood identified as Briton killed on board oil tanker Mercer Street
UK, Romania and Liberia sent joint letter to the UN condemning clear violation of international law while Britain has vowed consequences for Tehran
Israel said it reserved the right to take independent military action against Iran