UAV Strike on Tanker, Basra Oil Terminal, Iraq
Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-07-16 00:01:00 CW Alert 015- (Jul 26) Indian Ocean Maritime incident Military CLOSED SOURCE
It has been reported that an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has struck a Liberian-flagged tanker at Basra oil terminal (exact time not specified). The vessel has reportedly not sustained any damage and no crew injuries have been reported. UPDATE: Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has confirmed the incident, stating that it was not a direct attack on the terminal or the vessel. It has been reported that the vessel was towed outside the port alongside another tanker that had been anchored as a precautionary measure. Officials have not identified the drone's origin, and no group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
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