Iranian cargo vessel attacked in Mediterranean Sea
An Iranian cargo vessel was targeted in a “terrorist attack” in the Mediterranean Sea, the country’s state TV reported on Friday. There were no casualties in the explosion, the report said.
The report quoted Ali Ghiasian, spokesman for the state shipping line, as saying that Wednesday’s attack damaged Shahr-e Kord, a commercial vessel traveling to Europe. Ghiasian said an “explosives device” damaged the hull of the ship and set off a small fire that was quickly extinguished.
Ghiasian said such acts of terrorism and instances of piracy are contrary to international regulations. He said “legal prosecution of the perpetrators of this terrorist action will be pursued through competent international organizations.”
The report said the ship would continue on its path following a damage assessment, without providing more details. It did not blame anyone for the attack.
Source: Hellenic Shipping News
Author: Louis Gyan Kofi
