VOL. XXX

NO. 15

19-JANUARY-1987

IRAQ-IRAN

More Kuwaiti-Bound Tankers Hit by Iran

Iran has continued its attacks on Kuwait-bound tankers, while internationalshipping officials have urged the UN Secretary General to organize a UN navalpeace force in the Gulf. Meanwhile, Lloyd's List reports that 105 vessels werehit last year in the Gulf and Iraqi officials have promised more strikes againstIranian oil targets in the coming months.

On 11 January, the 89,935 dwt Hong-Kong owned product tanker Atlantic...