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IRISL says explosion on board boxship was a 'terrorist attack'

Confirmation of explosion by Iranian shipowner comes as reports circulate that Israel had launched attacks on Iranian ships

The 2,200-teu Shahr E Kord (built 2012) suffered an explosion, which has been called a 'terrorist attack'.
The 2,200-teu Shahr E Kord (built 2012) suffered an explosion, which has been called a 'terrorist attack'.Geir Vinnes/MarineTraffic
Published 12 March 2021, 15:55Updated 12 March 2021, 16:23
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