Tanker Burns in Arabian Gulf After Suspected Strike
[Breaking] Two tankers have reportedly been hit by unknown projectiles in the Arabian Gulf, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
A third party reported that two ships had been struck at a position south of Basrah, Iraq. Aboard at least one of the ships, the strike started a fire; the crew of the burning tanker evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported, according to the operator's company security officer (CSO).
The status of the second reported vessel is as-yet unknown, and it has not been identified. No pollution effects have been reported.
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The strike would align with a pattern of Iranian attacks on merchant shipping in the Arabian Gulf; more than a dozen vessels have been hit so far, resulting in multiple fatalities.
This story will be updated as more information comes in.
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