Attack on tanker, Iraq
Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-09-09 02:30:00 CW Alert 006- (Sep 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO
The UKMTO have reported that a tanker has been attacked approximately 28nm southeast of Al-Faw, Iraq (exact position not specified). The Master reported that the tanker was struck by an unknown projectile. All crew are reported safe and there has been no environmental impact reported at this time. Authorities are investigating.
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