UKMTO says authorities are investigating a tanker attack; tanker attacked in Iraqi territorial waters, where it was attacked 30NM South East of Kuwait's Mubarak Al Kabeer

The attack on a tanker in Iraqi territorial waters signals heightened tensions in the region, particularly as it occurred near significant shipping routes. This kind of unrest can lead to increased volatility in oil prices, as markets react to potential supply disruptions or escalations in conflict. Traders should be mindful of how this could influence safe-haven assets and energy stocks in subsequent sessions.