Tehran, March 13 -- Two oil tankers were struck in the Gulf on Thursday, leaving one person dead and causing fresh disruption to shipping as fighting intensified between Iran and the US-Israeli alliance.
The incidents occurred near Iraqi waters on the 13th day of the war. Iraqi authorities said at least 38 crew members were rescued from the vessels and search operations were continuing for other sailors. Officials described the ships as having been "subject to sabotage", prompting a temporary halt to operations at Iraq's oil terminals, although commercial ports remained open.
Iran acknowledged striking one vessel, while Iraqi officials believe Tehran was responsible for both attacks. The Iranian military said the ships had ignored warning...