Missile

Missile event in 5NM south of Al Basrah area, Iraq on Wed 11th March 2026

11th March 2026

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UKMTO has received a report of an incident 5NM south of Al Basrah, in Iraq TTW. A third party reported that two tankers have been struck by an unknown projectile. The CSO of one affected vessel confirmed the attack had caused a fire onboard. The CSO reported that the crew have been evacuated and safe. Investigations to identify the second vessel affected continue.

120140UTCMAR26: The CSO of the second tanker involved has confirmed the vessel was struck and the attack has caused a fire onboard. All members of the crew have been evacuated.

No environmental impact has been reported at this time.

Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.

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Iraq (IRQ)

( 5NM south of Al Basrah area )

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