MSC, the world's largest shipping group, confirmed on Tuesday that its container ship Sariska V was struck by two projectiles while docked at Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday. The company stated that all crew members are safe and unharmed. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have claimed responsibility for the attack, according to Iranian state media.
Unprovoked Attack on Neutral Carrier
MSC described the incident as an unprovoked attack on a neutral commercial vessel with no ties to the United States or Israel. The group expressed deep concern over the attack and the risk it poses to innocent seafarers and essential maritime trade in the region.
Iran's Retaliation Claim
Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated that they targeted the MSC Sariska V with a cruise missile, describing the strike as retaliation for what Tehran claims was an earlier attack on an Iranian vessel. The incident has raised tensions in the region, highlighting the risks faced by commercial shipping in conflict zones.
