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Two explosions hit cargo vessel in Gulf off Iraq, officials say

BAGHDAD, June 1 - Two explosions struck a cargo vessel in the Gulf about 40 nautical miles southeast of Iraq's Umm Qasr, one of which was caused by a drone attack, Iraqi officials said on Monday.

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The Straits TimesJun 1, 2026, 6:05 PM

Two explosions hit cargo vessel in Gulf off Iraq, officials say

BAGHDAD, June 1 - Two explosions struck a cargo vessel in the Gulf about 40 nautical miles southeast of Iraq's Umm Qasr, one of which was caused by a drone attack, Iraqi officials said on Monday.

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