Iraq Rescues More Than 20 Crew Members From Attacked Foreign Oil Tanker: Report

ISTANBUL, March 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iraq’s General Company for Ports said Wednesday that it rescued more than 20 crew members from a foreign oil tanker that was attacked in regional waters,  Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing the Iraqi News Agency (INA). 

“Iraqi port crews managed to rescue the crew of a foreign oil tanker that was attacked in regional waters — more than 20 people,” said the company’s director, Farhan al-Fartousi.

Two oil tankers were reportedly attacked in regional waters near Iraq's Basra Port, according to local media, causing a large fire on one of the tankers.

Iraqi authorities have not released a statement on the matter, however.

-- BERNAMA-ANADOLU