Fireball explosions destroy oil tankers in Iran bomb boat attack as crews flee for lives

Two massive oil tankers carrying Iraqi fuel erupted into flames after being struck by Iranian boats packed with explosives in Iraqi territorial waters. One crew member was killed


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