Horror in Arabian Gulf: Unknown Projectile Blasts Panama Cargo Ship MSC Sariska V Near Iraq in Massive Starboard Explosion

A Panama-flagged cargo vessel, the MSC Sariska V, was struck by an unknown projectile in the Arabian Gulf, triggering a large explosion on its starboard side. The incident occurred approximately 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq, shortly after the ship had unloaded its cargo at the port. Iraqi media outlet Alsumaria News reported the damaging attack, which highlights the growing dangers to international shipping in this critical waterway.