IRAQ-IRAN

Iraq Resumes Attacks on Tankers

After a lull of nearly six weeks Iraq has resumed its at- tacks on tankers calling at Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal. On 3 December the 386,444 dwt Cypriot-Registered tanker Minotaur was hit while in ballast by an Iraqi Exocet missile about 40 miles south of Kharg at 28 degs. 35mn. north, 50 degs. 17 min. east. No casualties were reported and the tanker was subsequently towed to Dubai after a fire in its engine room was extinguished. The...