Event Brief
Two explosions hit cargo vessel in Gulf off Iraq
Filed: Jun 01, 2026 at 3:12 PM ET
Summary: Two explosions struck a cargo vessel in the Gulf southeast of Umm Qasr, with one linked to a drone attack.
WHO: Iraqi officials; UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)
WHAT: Two explosions hit a cargo vessel; one was caused by a drone attack and another followed a projectile hit.
WHEN: Jun 01, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
WHERE: Gulf off Iraq, about 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr
WHY: One explosion was caused by a drone attack; no responsibility was claimed and no motive was reported.
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