TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday rejected the claims that Iran had attacked an Israeli ship, according to the official news agency IRNA.
Nasser Kanaani made the remarks in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusation on Sunday that Iran is "responsible" for a reported attack on an oil tanker last week.
Kanaani said Iran plays a very "effective and determining" role in ensuring "comprehensive" security for all countries in using shipping opportunities in international waters.
On Saturday, the captain of the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Campo Square confirmed an attack on the ship, saying the ship sustained minor damage caused by an airborne object on Feb. 10 while sailing through the Arabian Sea.
Shipping databases linked the tanker to international ship management company Zodiac Maritime, which is controlled by Israeli shipping magnate Eyal Ofer. ■
