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Qatar LNG tanker Al-Mayeda struck by unidentified objects in Persian Gulf
The Qatari LNG tanker Al-Mayeda, operated by Nakilat, was struck by unidentified objects, suspected to be drones or projectiles, while sailing in the Persian Gulf on Friday evening. The incident occurred near the Strait of Hormuz.
No crew members were injured in the attack, and the vessel remains in a safe and operational condition. The tanker, which has a capacity of 266,000 metric tons, reported no environmental damage or leaks. Among the crew on board were three Croatian sailors, specifically the captain and two officers.
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a dangerous act that threatens maritime security and the stability of global energy supplies. Qatar has launched an investigation to identify those responsible and maintains the right to take necessary measures to protect its interests under international law.
Regional responses included condemnations from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The Arab Parliament also issued a statement warning that such attacks pose a direct threat to regional security and international energy markets.
Entities
Al-Mayeda · Iran · Lavan Island · Nakilat · Persian Gulf · Qatar · Qatar Gas Transport · Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Strait of Hormuz · UK Maritime Trade Operations · UKMTO · United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] At least 29 ships were targeted in October. balkans.aljazeera.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The strike resulted in a fire on the vessel. gilkhabar.ir · www.dan.co.me
- [● 16 SOURCES] No crew members were injured during the incident. bosnainfo.ba · gilkhabar.ir · aftabnews.ir · balkans.aljazeera.net · sarabic.ae · +11 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The strike occurred approximately 74 kilometers south of Lavan Island. gilkhabar.ir
- [● 13 SOURCES] The tanker is currently in a safe and operational condition. bosnainfo.ba · aftabnews.ir · balkans.aljazeera.net · sarabic.ae · gilkhabar.ir · +7 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The incident caused no environmental damage. bosnainfo.ba · gilkhabar.ir · aftabnews.ir · balkans.aljazeera.net · sarabic.ae · +7 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Iran has warned that ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz without its approval could face destruction. balkans.aljazeera.net · bosnainfo.ba
- [● 16 SOURCES] The Qatari LNG tanker Al-Mayeda was struck by unidentified projectiles in the Persian Gulf on Friday, October 30. bosnainfo.ba · gilkhabar.ir · aftabnews.ir · balkans.aljazeera.net · sarabic.ae · +11 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Three Croatian sailors, including the captain and two officers, were on board the tanker. www.mojkraj.hr · www.tportal.hr · n1info.hr · www.novilist.hr · zadarskilist.novilist.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claimed two tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting sea mines. www.tportal.hr
- [● 5 SOURCES] Three Croatian sailors were on board the tanker, including the captain and two officers. www.mojkraj.hr · www.tportal.hr · n1info.hr · www.novilist.hr · zadarskilist.novilist.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Al-Mayeda tanker has a maximum capacity of 266,000 metric tons. www.alaraby.co.uk