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Iraq's Ministry of Transport announced Wednesday a fuel oil tanker was attacked in the country's territorial waters, sustaining material damage. The incident did not result in any human injuries among the crew. A Ministry statement clarified the vessel, a Panama-flagged fuel oil tanker, was hit by an unknown source at 5:30 AM. This occurred within Iraqi territorial waters, causing material damage to its hull. The Ministry confirmed no human casualties or injuries, nor any leakage of its cargo into the waters. These details are vital for preventing potential environmental risks. Immediately after the incident, specialized security, official, and maritime authorities took necessary precautionary measures. These included isolating the ship for continuous monitoring and field surveillance of the surrounding area to confirm no fuel leakage or other threats to navigation and the environment. Relevant authorities are investigating the incident's circumstances to verify the source and causes. The Ministry of Transport will announce any updates on this matter in due course.
