Overview

• An Israeli-owned cargo ship, the CMA CGM Symi, was targeted by a suspected Iranian drone in the Indian Ocean, causing damage but no injuries to the crew.
• The ship is owned by Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping, controlled by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer.
• The suspected drone used in the attack is the Shahed-136, which has been used by Iran and Russia in various conflicts.
• The ship had its Automatic Identification System (AIS) tracker switched off since leaving Dubai's Jebel Ali port, indicating the crew may have anticipated a threat.
• This incident comes amid a broader conflict between Israel and Hamas, with global shipping routes increasingly becoming targets.