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The Iraqi militia group responsible for the recent rocket attack on a US military base has announced the suspension of its operations against US forces in Iraq, citing ongoing discussions with the Iraqi government and the US-led coalition. This move comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq, and follows a series of retaliatory US airstrikes against such groups.
OceanGate Explorations, the operator of tourist submersibles, has suspended all exploration and commercial operations following a fatal incident where one of its subs imploded en route to the Titanic shipwreck site, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board. The company's website now displays a banner announcing the suspension, and screenshots show that it has been in place since at least Tuesday. The U.S. Coast Guard has located the wreckage of the sub and recovered human remains.
OceanGate, the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded during an expedition to the Titanic, has suspended all exploration and commercial operations following the deadly incident that claimed the lives of five people. The U.S. Coast Guard, leading the investigation, stated that there is still much work to be done to understand the cause of the implosion and prevent similar accidents in the future. The submersible was not certified by the U.S. Coast Guard, and debris from the vessel has been taken ashore for further examination. OceanGate had two more expeditions to the Titanic scheduled for June 2024.