A drone has struck the Panama-flagged tanker New Andros in Iraqi territorial waters, adding to growing concern about the safety of commercial shipping in the Gulf.
The vessel was carrying approximately two million barrels of Iraqi fuel oil and was being used for storage under a charter involving the Iraqi Oil Tankers Company.
The impact caused a fire and minor hull damage, but officials reported no injuries among the 22 crew members and no leakage from the cargo.
Maritime authorities also received reports of other merchant vessels hit or disabled in the Gulf and Gulf of Oman during the same period.
Iran said it had attacked several ships in retaliation for US operations against Iranian tankers, while some individual incidents remained independently unconfirmed.
Repeated attacks could increase insurance costs, delay voyages and threaten energy supplies. Investigators will need to establish responsibility for each incident and assess any environmental damage.
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Reuters
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Zeynep Aziz is a social-affairs specialist, writer and advocate with advanced academic qualifications in both Social Sciences and International Relations. Her multidisciplinary education has given her a strong understanding of society, public policy, human rights and the political forces shaping Turkey’s domestic and international development.
For many years, Zeynep has been actively engaged in social affairs and initiatives supporting the rights and well-being of Turkish citizens. Her work pays particular attention to social equality, democratic participation and the protection of vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.
Women’s rights remain central to her interests and advocacy. She works to raise awareness of the challenges faced by women in Turkey, including discrimination, violence, unequal opportunities and barriers to full participation in political, professional and social life. She strongly supports women’s empowerment, equal access to education and employment, and effective legal protection for women and girls.
Alongside her social work, Zeynep closely follows Turkey’s international relations and foreign policy. She takes a keen interest in Turkey’s relations with Europe, neighbouring countries and international institutions, as well as the impact of regional and global developments on Turkish society.
Through her writing and public engagement, Zeynep seeks to encourage informed discussion, strengthen respect for human rights and contribute to a fairer, more democratic and inclusive Turkey.
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