Qatar summons Iranian diplomat over attack on LNG tanker

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Qatar summoning Iran’s deputy ambassador after a Qatari LNG tanker was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz highlights a serious violation of international navigation safety and threatens global energy security. Qatar demanded Iran immediately cease practices that undermine regional security and international shipping.

Qatar summons Iranian diplomat over attack on LNG tanker Qatar has summoned Iran's deputy ambassador and delivered a formal protest note following the targeting of a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement posted on X, Qatar's Foreign Ministry said the incident constituted a "serious violation of international navigation safety", a "direct threat to the security of global energy supplies" and a "clear and explicit breach of the rules of international law". The ministry demanded that Tehran "immediately cease any practices that undermine regional security" and endanger international shipping and energy supplies.