US- and Greek-owned tankers ablaze after Iran claims 'underwater drone' strike in Iraqi waters
Summary
Lloyd’s List reports Iran claiming responsibility for an underwater drone strike hitting two tankers anchored near Basrah, with at least one death and 38 crew rescued. Both vessels are ablaze and Iraqi port operations have been suspended; a Maersk-operated containership was also struck nearby. The piece highlights ongoing Gulf volatility and the role of vessel-tracking data in assessing immediate risk to shipping during geopolitical incidents.