The Iranians are reporting that they have hit another MSC containership in retaliation for their VLCC, Lexie, being attacked by the USN
The MSC Panaya is currently docked at the Khalifa Bin Salman port in Bahrain. There has not been any UKMTO, MSC or Bahraini confirmation that the ship came under fire as yet.
Iranian media reports that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have targeted a second MSC vessel.
Iran’s Tasmin News Agency reported following the US firing a Hellfire missile at the engine room of the VLCC Lexie on 2 June it had targeted the MSC Panaya with navy missiles. It described the vessel as belonging to the “American Zionist” enemy which Iran has called MSC in previous attacks on its vessels.
The MSC Panaya is currently berthed in Khalifa Bin Salman port in Bahrain, according to AIS data from Pole Star Global, and the attack has not been confirmed.
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Iran claims to have targeted a second MSC ship (Seatrade Maritime - June 3, 2026)
Her last known AIS position...
If this latest attack is confirmed I will update accordingly.