Oil Tanker Near Iraq Finds Mine on Hull as Gulf Risks Mount
- Security force sent to defuse the device fastened to ship
- Incident is latest to underscore risk to vessels in the region
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An oil tanker off the coast of Iraq discovered a mine attached to its hull, the latest incident highlighting the risk to ships in the waters near the Arabian peninsula.
The vessel noticed the device as it was transferring oil to another ship on Thursday afternoon, according to a statement from the Iraqi government. The Interior Ministry then formed an explosives-handling team that was airlifted to the affected tanker.