Iranian ship comes under attack in Mediterranean Sea
The cargo ship, named Iran Shahr-e-Kord and owned by Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines group (IRISL), was en route from Iran to Europe when its hull was hit with "an explosive device" on Wednesday, the group's spokesman Ali Ghiasian was quoted as saying.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 08:22 | 12 March 2021
- Modified Date: 08:22 | 12 March 2021
An Iranian commercial container ship bound for Europe came under terrorist attack in the Mediterranean Sea, an Iranian official said Friday.
"Terrorists" targeted the ship with explosive materials on Wednesday, Ali Ghiyasiyan, spokesperson for Iran's state-owned shipping company, told local media.
The fire on the ship was brought under control, but the hull was damaged, Ghiyasiyan said.
No casualties were reported, he added.
Ghiyasiyan described the attack as an act of maritime piracy which violates international law.
Legal proceedings will be carried out to determine the perpetrators, he added.