Iran has acknowledged responsibility for the recent attacks on two oil tankers near the Iraqi coast, as per various media reports. The chief of Iraq’s ports authority informed CNN on March 12 that they had successfully rescued 38 crew members from two foreign oil tankers engulfed in flames in the Persian Gulf.
The incident took place within Iraq’s territorial waters, where the tankers were targeted. Tragically, one individual has been reported dead in the aftermath. Reports suggest that the tankers were assaulted by Iranian vessels carrying explosives. According to The Guardian, the foreign tankers were transporting Iraqi oil.
Farhan Al-Fartousi, the head of Iraq’s General Company for Ports, disclosed to Al-Iraqiya News that one crew member lost his life, while the rescue of 38 crew members had been accomplished. Efforts are ongoing to locate any missing individuals.
The situation is still developing, and further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.