Qatar says Iran fully responsible after tankers struck in strait of Hormuz

Three vessels, including a Qatari LNG carrier, struck within hours close to Oman Qatar has warned Iran it will bear full legal responsibility after three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck within hours in the strait of Hormuz. All three vessels were struck close to Oman which had suggested a new shipping corridor close to its coastline – a proposal opposed by Iran, which wants to charge ships using the waterway. Continue reading...

By Patrick Wintourin Tehran

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Commercial tankers faced escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz recently. Qatar blamed Iran for an unacceptable assault on its liquefied natural gas vessel. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported three tanker incidents within 24 hours. These attacks threaten regional stability and global energy security significantly. Diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further escalation of the conflict.

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According to the maritime agency UKMTO, the third tanker was struck by a drone, but no structural damage was reported.

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Three ships struck in Hormuz flare-up, Qatar slams Iranian attack

Three tankers including a Qatari LNG vessel were struck within hours in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime monitors and Qatar said on Tuesday, with peace mediator Doha denouncing an “unacceptable” Iranian attack. An “unknown projectile” hit a tanker overnight, causing a fire, before two more were hit, at least one by a drone, British maritime security agency UKMTO said. The string of attacks after more than a week of respite revived concerns about freedom of navigation after Iran lifted its block...

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3 Tankers Attacked In Strait Of Hormuz In 24 Hours Amid US-Iran Ceasefire

One of the tankers caught fire after being attacked while travelling off the coast of Oman. Although theIranian state television said the liquefied natural gas tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings, it did not directly claim the assault.

Tankers hit in Hormuz as millions mourn Iran’s Khamenei

The incidents, the first reported attacks in the strait since mourning for Iran's supreme leader began last week, are a reminder that Gulf shipping remains unresolved more than four months since the war started

By Reuters

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By Yves Smith

A Qatari tanker carrying LNG was struck by a missile near Oman – Gas and oil prices rose slightly

The Al Rekayyat, a ship owned by Nakilat, Qatar's state-owned shipping company, was struck in the early hours of Tuesday morning The post A Qatari tanker carrying LNG was struck by a missile near Oman – Gas and oil prices rose slightly appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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‘Grave violation’: Qatar demands Iran halt attacks after its tanker Al-Rekayyat targeted near Hormuz

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari urged Iran to “immediately cease” actions threatening regional security and maritime navigation, warning it would be held responsible for all damages and consequences of… (The post ‘Grave violation’: Qatar demands Iran halt attacks after its tanker Al-Rekayyat targeted near Hormuz is from Doha News | Qatar.)

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