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Explosion reported on cargo vessel in Gulf
1 June 2026 16:12 BST
A cargo vessel travelling in the Gulf has been struck by an unknown projectile, causing a “large explosion”, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The incident took place about 40 nautical miles (74km) southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq.
UKMTO said it was not aware of any environmental impact from the incident.