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Iraq shuts down oil port operations after deadly attack on tankers - Al Jazeera English
Iraq has suspended operations at its oil ports, after two foreign fuel tankers were attacked.
Officials say Iran was behind the strike in al-Faw.
At least one crew member was killed, while another 25 were evacuated. - 03/12/2026.