MSC says vessel hit by projectiles in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, crew safe

MSC's Sariska V vessel was struck by two projectiles in Iraq's Umm Qasr port, with the company condemning the unprovoked attack and confirming all crew members are safe.

​MSC, the ​world's largest shipping ‌group, said ​on Tuesday its Sariska V vessel was ‌struck by two projectiles while in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, adding ‌that all crew members were ‌safe and unharmed. The company said Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) had claimed responsibility and ⁠described ​the ⁠incident as an unprovoked attack on a ⁠neutral commercial carrier with no affiliation to ​the United States or Israel.

"MSC ⁠is deeply concerned by these unprovoked ⁠attacks ​and the risk they create for its innocent seafarers ⁠and essential maritime trade in the region," ⁠the ⁠group said in a statement.