Report: Iran Uses Explosive Boat to Target Bahamas-Flagged Oil Tanker Near Iraqi Port

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Iran Used Explosive Boat to Target Bahamas Tanker Near Iraqi Port: Report

The Sonangol Namibe was approached by an unknown small vessel and crew report that a port ballast tank is losing water. (Image Courtesy: X/RT_India_News)

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News18•05-03-2026, 17:36

Iran Used Explosive Boat to Target Bahamas Tanker Near Iraqi Port: Report

•Bahamas-flagged oil tanker Sonangol Namibe struck by blast near Iraq's Khor al-Zubair port early Thursday.
•Report suggests Iran used a remote-controlled boat loaded with explosives for the attack.
•Hull damage suspected, ballast tank taking water; no casualties reported among the crew.
•Tanker was waiting to load 80,000 metric tons of Iraqi fuel oil for SOMO.
•Attack rattled energy markets; Brent crude futures climbed nearly 4%, WTI crude rose over 2%.

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