Cargo vessel hit by two explosions in Gulf off Iraq

A cargo vessel was struck by two explosions southeast of Iraq on Monday. One blast was caused by a drone attack, but the onboard fire is now under control.

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Two explosions struck a cargo vessel in the Gulf about 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq, on June 1. The incident involved a projectile hit followed by a drone strike while the ship was in transit. The attack heightens maritime security risks in a critical energy corridor for global shipping.

Drone Strike Follows Initial Blast

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