{
  "id": 1207715,
  "title": "Qatar condemns Iranian attack on UAE tankers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/qatar-condemns-iranian-attack-on-uae-tankers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T05:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/731173/qatar/qatar-condemns-iranian-attack-on-uae-tankers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qatar has vehemently denounced Iran's assault on two oil tankers belonging to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) as they navigated the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement expressing deep concern over the attack, labeling it a serious breach of international law, freedom of navigation, and UN Security Council Resolution 2817. The ministry firmly dismissed the notion of utilizing the Strait of Hormuz as a bargaining chip and urged its immediate reopening. It emphasized that the unimpeded passage through this critical waterway is a universally recognized principle that cannot be infringed upon, warning that the ongoing blockade jeopardizes the vital interests of regional nations and the global economy. The ministry also demanded an end to Iran's unwarranted aggression targeting the properties of ally countries and reaffirmed its complete support for the UAE and all defensive actions taken by Abu Dhabi to safeguard its assets.",
  "summary": "Qatar has strongly condemned the Iranian attack targeting two UAE oil tankers belonging to Adnoc while they were crossing the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a grave violation of international law,...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Qatar dismisses Iranian claims on missing pilots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/qatar-dismisses-iranian-claims-on-missing-pilots",
        "published": "2026-08-16T00:38:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Qatar Denies Detaining 3 Iranian Pilots, Calls Tehran's Claims 'Misleading'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/qatar-denies-detaining-3-iranian-pilots-calls-tehrans-claims",
        "published": "2026-08-16T05:13:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}