MSC says vessel hit by projectiles in Iraq’s Umm Qasr port

Sariska V vessel was struck by two projectiles on Monday but crew unharmed

June 02, 2026 12:12

ROME: 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 had claimed responsibility. MSC described the incident as an unprovoked attack on a neutral commercial carrier with no affiliation to the ⁠United States or ‌Israel.