Key facts
- An unidentified drone crashed into Iraq's al-Faw Grand Port in Basra.
- The drone exploded and caught fire, releasing a cloud of smoke.
- No casualties were reported among port workers.
- Damage was minimal, confined to some materials at the impact site.
- Crude oil flows were suspended across all of Iraq's oil loading terminals.
- An investigation has been launched to identify the drone's origin and responsible entity.
An unidentified drone crashed into Iraq's al-Faw Grand Port in the southern province of Basra, according to Iraqi state media. The drone fell into an open area within the port's busy construction site, exploding and catching fire, which created a cloud of smoke over the location.