2023 attack on the Chem Pluto

On 23 December 2023, the Liberian-flagged, Japanese-owned and Dutch-operated chemical tanker Chem Pluto was attacked by a one-way drone launched by Unknown attacker. United States blamed it on Iran, but Iranian foreign ministry denied any involvement. At the time, it was carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia to India. The attack caused a fire on board, and nobody was injured. The Indian Navy responded by sending a Vikram patrol vessel to the tanker.

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