IRAQ-IRAN

Iraq Attacks Two Iranian Shuttle Tankers; Telecommunications Stations Damaged

Iraq has continued its attacks on Iranian-chartered oil vessels between Kharg and Sirri islands, bringing the total of confirmed attacks on shuttle tankers to 18 since the beginning of the year. On 8 June the 233,911-dwt Liberian-registered Energy Mobility was attacked 80 miles south of Kharg while in ballast. It was hit again on 9 June while being tugged for repairs at Sirri. On 10 June Iraqi...