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Iraq: Oil tanker attacked near Basra, no casualties or spill

An oil tanker was attacked in Iraqi territorial waters near Basra on Wednesday, attributed to an 'unknown source' by the Iraqi Ministry of Transport. No casualties or cargo leakage were reported. The attack underscores ongoing maritime security risks in the region, though the perpetrator and motive remain unclear.

Asharq Al-Awsat1 day agoIQCredibility 39%View source

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#oil tanker#maritime security#Iraq#attack#Basra

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