Drone attacks oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2 off Sharjah; crew safe

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How did the left and right cover Drone attacks oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2 off Sharjah; crew safe?

Of the 27 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 19% are rated left, 14% are rated centre, 67% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 51. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

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Which outlets covered Drone attacks oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2 off Sharjah; crew safe?

51 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What happened to the oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2?

The Panama-flagged crude oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2 was attacked by a drone at Sharjah Anchorage on October 9. A fire also broke out on the tanker, leading to a rescue operation by the UAE National Guard.

Were there any casualties from the tanker incident?

No. All 22 Indian seafarers onboard the MT GEM NO. 2 were reported to be safe and unharmed following the drone attack and the subsequent fire. The UAE National Guard confirmed the rescue of 22 Asian crew members.

Who confirmed the safety of the crew?

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that all 22 Indian seafarers on board the MT GEM NO. 2 were safe. The United Arab Emirates National Guard also announced the rescue of 22 Asian crew members.

What was the cause of the incident?

Reports vary on the cause. Some outlets state the tanker was subjected to a drone attack. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed the ship hit a naval mine, while others suggested a projectile or drone. The UAE National Guard focused on the fire and rescue operation.