The Iraq incident follows a separate attack on the Kuwaiti-owned crude oil tanker Al Dasma 11 nautical miles west of Bukha, Oman, which caused a fire that was later extinguished. At least 28 attacks have been confirmed in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters in October. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claims several vessels, including one carrying 2 million barrels of crude, struck naval mines after disabling tracking systems, though unverified footage of some strikes suggests the use of drones or projectiles.
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Three Tankers Struck Off Iraq in Possible STS Transfer Attack
Commodities3 days ago
The Soyia, Ixora and On Phoenix were targeted by attacks in the KAZ OPL off the coast of Iraq, with reports from maritime analysts suggesting the strikes occurred during a ship-to-ship transfer. While the Greek-owned Soyia was among the vessels hit, other reports indicate that as many as three tankers were involved in the incident. Crews were reported safe, and the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center confirmed a strike 30 nautical miles southeast of Al Faw, Iraq, that caused no significant damage or environmental impact.
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