The UK sent to the Middle East of Fighters from the elite units of a special boat service (SBS) and special air services (SAS) after an attack on the Mercer Street oil tanker owned by the Israeli company during which Romanian and British citizens were killed. About it reports The Mirror.
According to sources of publication, a large group of British special forces arrived in the region by the past weekends in order to strengthen the grouping of specialists. Their main task will be the capture or elimination of those responsible for the attack on the tanker. In addition, they will participate in the training of local troops.
it clarifies that only several dozen fighters of elite units of special forces are involved in the mission. Also, specialists in electronic struggle and a group of unmanned aerial vehicles were transferred to the place. It is known that the British military will unite their efforts with special forces from the USA who work in the region.
Other details of the mission are not disclosed. As the Mirror notes, it should become a clear signal for Iran, which is considered involved in the attack on the tanker, that the United Kingdom will not tolerate attacks on sea ships in international waters.
The incident occurred off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea. As a result of the attack, two members of the crew were killed – a citizen of Romania and a citizen of Great Britain. It is noted that the vessel is associated with the Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, to which Zodiac Group belongs.