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Tanker Hit by Projectiles off Qatar in Rare Gulf Strike
A tanker, a ship that carries goods such as oil, was hit by projectiles near Qatar.
The report says the attack happened on Wednesday, but it does not name the ship or say who was responsible.
Casualties were reported, though the number was not given.
The strike happened far inside the Persian Gulf, away from the Strait of Hormuz.
It was the first reported tanker strike in that part of the gulf in about a month.
UKMTO has also reported more attacks in the Strait of Hormuz this month.
The report says the attack comes as conflict in the region is heating up.
Authorities are investigating what happened.
A tanker was struck by projectiles off Qatar on Wednesday, UKMTO reported.
The vessel was hit north of Madinat ash Shamal, near Qatar’s northern tip.
Casualties were reported, but UKMTO did not give a number or identify the ship.
The reported strike is the first on a tanker deep inside the Persian Gulf in about a month.
UKMTO has reported nine attacks in the Strait of Hormuz so far this month.
- Who
- An unidentified tanker was struck; UKMTO reported the incident.
- What
- The tanker was hit by projectiles, and casualties were reported.
- Where
- Off Qatar, north of Madinat ash Shamal, in the Persian Gulf.
- When
- Wednesday; the article does not specify a date.
- Why
- The cause and responsibility for the strike were not stated.
Key facts
- Incident
- A tanker was struck by projectiles.
- Location
- Off Qatar, north of Madinat ash Shamal.
- Timing
- Wednesday; no calendar date is given.
- Casualties
- Casualties were reported; no number was provided.
- Vessel identity
- Not disclosed by UKMTO.
- Responsibility
- Not identified; authorities are investigating.
- Hormuz attacks
- UKMTO reported nine attacks in the waterway so far this month.
Sources
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