Qatari LNG tanker struck in Gulf, says state media

Qatar has reported that one of its LNG tankers, Al Mayeda, was attacked by unidentified objects while navigating through Gulf waters on Friday evening. According to Qatar News Agency, the incident occurred on Friday, marking the latest in a series of assaults on vessels transiting the strategic waterway. Iran has been intensifying its efforts to control shipping in the region since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict in February.

The Iranian regime demands permission for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and the broader Gulf. In response, the United States has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports. Fortunately, no crew members on board the Qatari tanker were harmed during the attack, and there was no environmental damage. The vessel sustained no significant damage and remained operational.

Qatar, which serves as a mediator in the ongoing conflict, has intensified diplomatic efforts in recent days to re-establish talks between the United States and Iran.