Also, the US Navy has blamed Iran for a series of limpet mine attacks on vessels that damaged tankers in 2019, as well as for a fatal drone attack on an Israeli-linked oil tanker that killed two European crew members in 2021.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/05/04/irans-revolutionary-guard-seizes-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz/

The incident, involving the chemical tanker Central Park, follows the seizure of an Israeli-linked cargo ship by Yemen Houthis, allies of Iran, in the southern Red Sea.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/third-hostage-prisoner-exchange-takes-place-during-fragile-gaza-truce-20231127-p5emxb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

These incidents add to a growing list of similar attacks on Israeli-linked commercial ships in the area in response to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Source: https://gcaptain.com/britain-us-blame-iran-for-enabling-attacks-on-shipping/

They have repeatedly targeted ships in the Red Sea, claiming that they are targeting Israeli-linked vessels in solidarity with Gaza.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indian-flagged-oil-tanker-hit-by-attack-drone-in-red-sea-afp-citing-us-military-4731978