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flag An oil tanker was attacked near Iraq, killing one crew member and sparking a fire, amid rising maritime violence in the Persian Gulf.

flag On March 11, 2026, the US-owned oil tanker MT SAFESEA VISHNU, carrying 48,000 metric tons of naphtha, was attacked near Khor Al Zubair Port in Iraq during ship-to-ship cargo operations, triggering a major fire. flag A remote-controlled explosive speedboat struck the vessel’s starboard side, killing one Indian crew member and forcing all 28 crew—16 Indian and 12 Filipino nationals—to abandon ship. flag The Iraqi Coast Guard evacuated the survivors to Basra, with 15 Indian crew members relocated to a secure location. flag The Indian Embassy confirmed the death and is providing consular support. flag The attack, part of a broader surge in maritime violence in the Persian Gulf amid regional tensions, has raised concerns over shipping safety and global energy markets.

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