IRAQ-IRAN

Greek Tanker Attacked

Iraq has continued its attacks on shipping in the Gulf, with military spokesmen announcing hits on four "large naval targets" in the last week. Only one of these attacks, however, has been independently confirmed.

On 27 January, the 96,150-ton Greek-owned Serifos was struck by an Exocet missile which entered the starboard ballast tank and exploded without causing any injuries or fire at 1500 GMT. The Serifos, owned by the Serifos Shipping...