The oil tanker attack in the Gulf of Oman is confusing, and the international community calls for easing tensions in the Gulf.

　　Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 14th Comprehensive Xinhua News Agency reporters abroad reported that two oil tankers were attacked and exploded in the Gulf of Oman on the 13th, and a fire broke out on board. The truth about this incident is confusing. The United States accuses Iran of creating this attack, and Iran’s refutation of the American accusation is groundless. The United Nations and some countries have warned that the world cannot afford serious confrontation in the Gulf region and called on all parties concerned to make efforts to ease the situation.

　　US Secretary of State Pompeo told reporters in the State Council on the 13th that the US government has assessed that Iran should be responsible for the attacks on two oil tankers. The US made this judgment based on factors such as "the intelligence obtained by the US, the weapons used in the attack, the professional skills needed to launch the attack, and the recent similar attacks by Iran on shipping". However, Pompeo did not provide concrete evidence to support his assertion.

　　Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif issued a message on social media Twitter on the 14th, saying that the US accusation against Iran is groundless and its purpose is to discredit Iran. "The United States immediately came to the conclusion that it accused Iran (causing trouble) without facts or tangible evidence", which is "‘ Defamation diplomacy ’ The intention is to cover up their attack on Iran through economic terrorism. "

　　UN Secretary-General Guterres strongly condemned the oil tanker attack in the Gulf of Oman. Speaking at the public meeting of "Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and sub-regional organizations: League of Arab States" held by the UN Security Council on the 13th, he said: "I strongly condemn any attack on civilian ships, and we must find out the facts and clarify the responsibilities." He said that the world cannot afford serious confrontation in the Gulf region.

　　The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar issued a statement on the evening of 13th, condemning the oil tanker attack in the Gulf of Oman. The statement warned that this incident will damage the security of the Gulf and even the Middle East, and seriously threaten the security of international trade. The statement called on all parties to exercise restraint and conduct an international emergency investigation as soon as possible to find out the truth of the incident.

　　Anwar Gargia, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, posted on social media on 14th that the oil tanker attack in the Gulf of Oman worried all parties and was a "dangerous escalation" of the current security situation in the Gulf. He called on all parties concerned to show their wisdom in dealing with the crisis, shoulder common responsibilities and avoid further deterioration and escalation of tensions.

　　German Foreign Minister Maas told reporters on the 13th that this incident is very worrying. The current situation in the Gulf region is already very tense, and the incident may lead to an escalation of tension in the region. He called on all parties concerned to contribute to easing the situation.

　　Awad, former chairman of Oman Journalists Association, said in an interview that the oil tanker attack in the Gulf of Oman will put the relationship between the United States and Iran in a more dangerous state, which will not only damage the security and stability of the Gulf region, but also have a negative impact on global economic development.

　　Hani, an associate professor of political science at Qaboos University in Oman, said that although no one has claimed responsibility for the incident, it is certain that an invisible hand is manipulating the incident with the aim of deliberately creating regional tensions and undermining regional security. (Participating in reporters: Ma Xiao, Mu Dong, Liu Chen, Xu Xiaolei, Ren Ke, Bird, Yang Yuanyong, Su Xiaopo)