Tanker struck by projectiles in the Persian Gulf off Qatar
The company said the vessel remained operational as officials investigated the damage and no crew members were injured.
- On Wednesday, a tanker was struck by two projectiles 57 miles north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported Thursday.
- Separately, Iranian forces reported that 3 ships, including two oil tankers and a towboat, struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, though the claim could not be independently verified.
- In a separate incident, Qatar's Nakilat reported its carrier Al Mayeda was hit by unidentified objects on October 30, while the UKMTO noted last month it is "struggling to accurately report" the true number of attacks.
- South Korea's Defense Ministry proposed expanding the Cheonghae unit's operational area near Oman to address increased pirate activity, though spokesperson Chung Binna stressed they will not participate in military operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Chung stated South Korea would only join operations if "allowable circumstances" were created, such as an end to the war with Iran, while Qatar continues mediating between the United States and Iran with talks ongoing.
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On Thursday, the British Maritime Trade Operations Authority (UKMTO) announced a missile strike by a carrier off the coast of northern Qatar.
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Independent EspañolA tanker was hit by shells near Qatar, according to the British army. The condition of the crew and the damage caused is unknown. Iran reports that two oil tankers and a tugboat collided with mines in Ormuz. The Revolutionary Guard seized U.S. drones in the area.
Tanker struck by projectiles in the Persian Gulf off Qatar, and other Mideast news – WTOP News
A tanker was struck by projectiles off the coast of Qatar in the Persian Gulf, the British military said Thursday, while Iranian state television reported that two tankers and a towboat had hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Here is the latest news from the Middle East on Thursday. Read our full coverage here. Tanker struck in Persian Gulf A tanker was struck by two projectiles off Qatar’s coast in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, the British mili…
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