Gulf shipping hit as Iran-linked drones and mines spark waves of attacks
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Six vessels in the Gulf and Iraqi waters were attacked amid reports of Iranian explosive-laden boats and sea mines. Two Iraqi-bound fuel tankers, Safesea Vishnu and Zefyros, were set ablaze with one crew member killed and 25 rescued; Mayuree Naree suffered a hit with three crew members missing, while ONE Majesty and Star Gwyneth were damaged. The incidents occur amid broader tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran accused of mine deployment and international navies monitoring the situation, including US claims of strike activity against mine-laying vessels.
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