Persian Gulf, Iraq – Video posted online shows bright explosions erupting from the hulls of two oil tankers in Iraqi waters of the northern Persian Gulf during overnight attacks on March 11, 2026.

The dark‑sky footage shows towering flames and thick black smoke over calm waters as a large vessel’s hull is hit, illuminating the waves and sending debris across the sea. The shaky, low‑resolution clips appear to have been filmed from a nearby boat or drone, capturing raging fires on both tankers.

A second explosion lights up the horizon as intense fireballs and expanding infernos consume the decks of another vessel, with smaller boats visible around the burning ships.

At least one crew member was killed in the strikes, and dozens of people were rescued from the burning vessels, according to reports compiled from multiple sources. The attacks contribute to an escalating conflict that has seen more than 22 civilian ships targeted in the Gulf region in recent weeks amid rising regional tensions.

The poster of the video described the moment of the strikes, saying: “This was the moment we struck and destroyed two oil tankers affiliated with the American regime in the northern Persian Gulf last night. Less money for pedophile cowboys!”

The attacks add to a string of maritime incidents affecting oil tankers and merchant vessels in and near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil transit that has seen repeated strikes and disruptions amid the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

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