Five vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines

DUBAI/BASRA, Iraq -- Iranian explosive-laden boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters setting them ablaze and killing one crew member on Wednesday, after projectiles struck three vessels in Gulf waters, said port, maritime security and risk firms.

Five vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines

DUBAI/BASRA, Iraq -- Iranian explosive-laden boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters setting them ablaze and killing one crew member on Wednesday, after projectiles struck three vessels in Gulf waters, said port, maritime security and risk firms.