IRAN-IRAQ

Belgian Ship Attacked 

In apparent retaliation for the Iraqi air attack on Kharg, the Belgian-registered products carrier Naess Leopard was attacked by Iranian aircraft at 0706 GMT on 18 August at a point some 25 miles east of north Qatar. The 26,134-ton vessel (which was reportedly sailing north after delivering a cargo of kerosene to Sirri Island) was struck by two missiles, one of which detonated and caused damage but no casualties. After the attack the Naess Leopard...