Conflict & Security
Qatari LNG tanker struck in Gulf, state media says
Qatar's state news agency said a Qatari liquefied natural gas carrier was struck with “unidentified objects” while transiting Gulf waters on Friday evening.
Qatar News Agency identified the vessel as Al Mayeda, belonging to the Qatar Gas Transport Company. It said none of the crew members were injured and there was no environmental impact.
The Qatari company was cited as saying the ship was in a safe condition and operational.
The report came as Qatar has stepped up diplomatic efforts to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran. The agency said Iran has been targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and wider Gulf since a Middle East war began in February, while the United States has been blockading Iranian ports.
Uncertainty notes
The identity of whoever launched or caused the strike was not established in the supplied material.
The nature of the unidentified objects was not specified.
The supplied material did not provide an independent verification of the Qatari state media account.
Source
AFP news report published on .