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Foreign Cargo Ship Struck By 'Massive Projectile' Just Off Iraq
Foreign Cargo Ship Struck By 'Massive Projectile' Just Off Iraq
A commercial cargo ship navigating the Arabian Gulf was struck by an unidentified projectile, triggering a "large explosion," according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The maritime strike took place approximately 65 nautical kilometers (40 miles) southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq. At this time, the UKMTO noted that it is unaware of any environmental damage resulting from the blast.
Source: UKMTO
Initially Iraqi media reported the blast was due to "mechanical failure" - but soon after other regional media said it was...
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