UKMTO reports casualties as projectiles hit tanker off Qatar

A tanker sailing off the north coast of Qatar reported being struck by multiple projectiles, causing an unspecified number of casualties, according to the UKMTO maritime agency. The incident occurred 51 nautical miles off the coast of the tiny Gulf state, and authorities are currently investigating the incident. The origin of the ship and the projectiles has not been specified by the agency.

The ongoing Iran-US conflict has escalated, with President Trump warning of a "not-so-nice" end and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin demanding enrichment cuts as the oil blockade hits Iran's economy. Additionally, US-Pentagon chief visits carrier returning from a tough Iran war deployment, and the US has lost or damaged 81 aircraft in the ongoing war.

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