The Intelligence from The Economist What’s yours has mines: the Gulf of Oman attack
Jun 14, 2019
Shashank Joshi, defense editor at The Economist, and Sarah Maslin, Brazil correspondent, tackle pressing global issues. They discuss the recent attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, exploring Iran's dangerous game and its implications for regional security. Joshi highlights the potential for U.S.-Iran escalation. Meanwhile, Maslin delves into Brazil’s militia violence, their ties to political leaders, and the troubling dynamics of country music, revealing the racial challenges faced by artists and the changing landscape of the genre.
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U.S. Blames Iran for Gulf of Oman Attacks
- The U.S. government assesses that Iran is responsible for the attacks in the Gulf of Oman.
- These attacks occurred shortly after similar attacks on four other ships, escalating tensions in the region.
Tanker Attacks in the Gulf of Oman
- Two ships in the Gulf of Oman were attacked, one carrying methanol and the other crude oil.
- 44 crew members were rescued with one injury, but the ships suffered significant damage, causing plumes of smoke.
Iran's Motivation for Attacks
- Iran, under pressure from U.S. sanctions, may be attacking tankers to demonstrate leverage.
- This tactic aims to disrupt oil exports from their adversaries, like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, if Iran's own exports are blocked.