Three ships struck in Hormuz flare-up, Qatar slams Iran

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Three tankers, including a Qatari liquefied natural gas vessel, were struck in the Strait of Hormuz within hours, with Qatar condemning the attacks as unacceptable and blaming Iran. The incidents have heightened tensions in the region and attracted international attention.

DOHA (July 7): Three tankers including a Qatari LNG vessel were struck within hours in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime monitors and Qatar said on Tuesday, with peace mediator Doha denouncing an “unacceptable” Iranian attack. An “unknown projectile” hit a tanker overnight, causing a fire, before two more were hit, at least one by a [...] The post Three ships struck in Hormuz flare-up, Qatar slams Iran appeared first on Borneo Post Online.