Deadly Attack on Oil Tankers Prompts Iraq to Close Oil Terminals - The New York Times
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Iraq closed its oil terminals following a deadly attack on oil tankers.
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A deadly attack on oil tankers prompted Iraq to close its oil terminals. The article title indicates that the attack was deadly and that Iraq responded by closing its oil terminals. No further details regarding specific perpetrators, affected systems beyond oil tankers and terminals, or additional consequences are provided in the source content.
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