<h5>Why did India deploy three warships?</h5><p>A few days ago, a ship named MV Chem Pluto was hit by a drone off India's west coast in the Arabian Sea while going to the New Mangalore port, Karnataka. However, after the attack, it reached the Mumbai harbour. Here, the ship was checked thoroughly by the Indian Navy.</p><p>Now, the Indian Navy has deployed P-8I patrol aircraft for surveillance. It has also deployed warships INS Mormugao, INS Kochi, and INS Kolkata to keep watch over the area.</p><h5>Who attacked the ship?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/india-deploys-3-warships-in-arabian-sea%2FMV%20Chem%20Pluto.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=ac89ead6-5d2d-4ca4-8270-6d3f47e70268"><figcaption>The MV Chem Pluto after it was attacked. Photo by SpokespersonNavy.</figcaption></figure><p>The drone attack on the ship comes at a time when many ships are being targeted in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden by the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newsahoot.com/articles/who-are-the-houthis">Houthi rebels</a>. The Gulf of Aden connects the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea.</p><p>Reports say the ship was targeted because of its association with Israel. The ship’s operator is Ace Quantum Chemical Tankers, based in Amsterdam, and it is co-owned by an Israeli billionaire. The USA also said the ship was hit by a drone fired from Iran. Thankfully, there were no casualties due to the attack.</p><p>A few days ago, another ship, MV Sai Baba, which had many Indian crew, also faced a drone attack in the Red Sea. India has promised to find out those responsible for both attacks.</p><h5>What was Iran’s reaction to the accusation?</h5><p>Iran has said the accusation against them of doing the recent drone attack on the MV Chem Pluto was false. The USA has accused Iran of being involved with the Houthis, who are attacking various ships. Iran has said it is not coordinating with the Houthis and is not involved in any of the attacks.</p>

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