{
  "id": 329122,
  "title": "Qatar condemns Iranian attack targeting Emirati tanker in Strait of Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/qatar-condemns-iranian-attack-targeting-emirati-tanker-in-strait-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T12:07:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/08/08/2026/qatar-condemns-iranian-attack-targeting-emirati-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the Iranian attack on an Emirati tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, deeming it a clear violation of international law, freedom of navigation, and UN Security Council Resolution 2817. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's rejection of using the Strait as a pressure tactic and urged its immediate reopening without conditions. It emphasized that freedom of navigation through this crucial waterway is a non-negotiable principle and warned that its closure endangers regional countries and the global economy. The Ministry called for an end to Iran's unjustified attacks on the property of friendly nations and reaffirmed Qatar's unwavering solidarity with the United Arab Emirates, backing all measures taken to protect its assets.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attack that targeted an Emirati tanker belonging to ADNOC as it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, considering it a flagrant violation of international law and freedom of navigation, as well as a clear breach of UN Security Council Resolution 2817.</p> <p>In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Iran war latest: UAE and Qatar condemn Iranian attack on Adnoc oil tanker",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/iran-war-latest-uae-and-qatar-condemn-iranian-attack-on-adnoc-oil",
        "published": "2026-08-08T11:26:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Financial Times",
        "title": "Iranian missile targets UAE tanker despite talks to reopen strait",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/iranian-missile-targets-uae-tanker-despite-talks-to-reopen-strait",
        "published": "2026-08-08T13:27:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Iranian attack on UAE tanker in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/saudi-arabia-strongly-condemns-iranian-attack-on-uae-tanker-in-strait",
        "published": "2026-08-08T15:10:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "UAE condemns alleged Iranian attack on ADNOC vessel in Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/uae-condemns-alleged-iranian-attack-on-adnoc-vessel-in-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-08T15:30:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}