2023 attack on the Chem Pluto

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2023 attack on the Chem Pluto
Part of the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict and the Iran–Israel proxy conflict
Date23 December 2023
Location
Indian Ocean
Belligerents
 Iran[1]  Liberia[1]
Commanders and leaders
Ali Khamenei Deepesh Badikkihil[2]
Units involved
Iran Iranian military[1][3] Chem Pluto[1]
Strength
One suicide drone 20 Indian and one Vietnamese sailor[4][5]
Casualties and losses
One suicide drone None

On 23 December 2023, the Liberian-flagged, Japanese-owned and Dutch-operated chemical tanker Chem Pluto was struck by a one-way drone allegedly launched by the Iranian military.[1][3][6] At the time, it was carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia to India.[7] The attack caused a fire on board. Nobody was injured. The Indian Navy responded by sending a Vikram patrol vessel to the tanker.[8][9]

The ship may have been targeted because its operator, Ace Quantum Chemical Tankers, is linked to the Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer.[10]

After the attack, India deployed multiple guided missile destroyers to the Arabian Sea in order to protect the interests of India in shipping.[11] BNN Breaking, a Hong Kong based news company reported that this attack was a "disturbing demonstration of the potential security threats faced by maritime vessels".[11] The Indian Navy is currently conducting an investigation into the drone strike.[12]

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  1. ^ a b c d e Bing, Christopher; Wallis, Daniel (23 December 2023). "Pentagon says Iranian drone 'attack' hit chemical tanker near India" (News article). Reuters. Archived from the original on 24 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  2. ^ Singh, Rahul (23 December 2023). "Navy, coast guard swing into action after suspected drone attack on merchant ship". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 24 December 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b OSINTdefender (23 December 2023). "The U.S. Department of Defense has now Confirmed that "Suicide" Drone which Struck the the[sic] Liberian-Flagged Oil and Chemical Tanker, M/V CHEM PLUTO today in the Arabian Sea while it was Transiting between Saudi Arabia and India was launched directly from Iran by the Iranian Armed Forces" (Post on 𝕏). 𝕏 (Formerly Twitter). @SentDefender. Archived from the original on 24 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  4. ^ Peri, Dinakar; Bhattacherjee, Kallol (23 December 2023). "Vessel with 20 Indians on board hit by drone; Navy, Coast Guard step in". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  5. ^ Indian Coast Guard (23 December 2023). "DRONE ATTACK ON MV CHEM PLUTO" (Post on 𝕏). 𝕏. Ministry of Defence. Archived from the original on 24 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023. DRONE ATTACK ON MV CHEM PLUTO-Indian Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre,Mumbai received information regarding fire onboard MV Chem Pluto. The Merchant ship with 20 Indian &01 Vietnamese Crew was reportedly attacked by a suspected drone strike on aerial platform.(1/6)
  6. ^ "Oil tanker hit near Indian coast amid maritime hostilities against Israel by Houthis". The Times of Israel. 23 December 2023. Archived from the original on 23 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Israel-affiliated merchant vessel hit by aerial vehicle off India". Reuters. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Drone attack hits ship off India's coast with 20 Indians on board, crew safe". Hindustan Times. 23 December 2023. Archived from the original on 23 December 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  9. ^ "Suspected drone strike on cargo ship off Gujarat coast". The Indian Express. 23 December 2023. Archived from the original on 23 December 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  10. ^ "US accuses Iran of attacking tanker in Indian Ocean". Financial Times. Retrieved 25 December 2023.(subscription required)
  11. ^ a b Irshad, Dil Bar (26 December 2023). "Drone Attack on MV Chem Pluto: Indian Navy Releases Images, Ensures Vessel's Safety". BNN. Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  12. ^ "Drone Strike on MV Chem Pluto: A detailed investigation unfolds". CNBC TV18. CNBC and TV18. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.


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