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Netanyahu Blames Iran for Cargo Ship Blast

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   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahusays Iran was responsible for
   an explosion last week that struck an Israeli-owned ship in the Gulf of
   Oman.

   Netanyahu told Israeli public broadcaster Kan, "it was indeed an act by
   Iran, that's clear."

   Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesmanSaeedKhatibzadehsaid Iran "strongly
   rejected" Israel's accusation and that Netanyahu's statement was
   "fear-mongering."

   The MV Helios Ray was on its way from the Middle East to Singapore on
   Friday when it was hit by a blast that U.S. officials said left holes
   on both sides of its hull.

   The ship arrived in DubaiSundayfor repairs.

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