Tanker hit by projectiles in Persian Gulf off Qatar
The gist
A tanker was struck by two projectiles about 50 nautical miles north of Qatar, UKMTO said.
The strike came far from Hormuz, widening risk to Gulf shipping.
How it unfolded
- Oct 7, 2026A chemical tanker was struck by multiple projectiles about 51 nautical miles north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar, at approximately 1900 UTC, with casualties reported.
- Oct 28, 2026The VLCC ARZANAH was struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz; the vessel was damaged and its crew reported safe.
- Oct 29, 2026The tanker RITI was struck near Khasab, Oman, causing a small fire and loss of propulsion; the tanker LOUISE 1 was attacked about 25 nautical miles northeast of Khasab when a small boat attached two explosive devices to its hull, causing an engine-room fire.
Key terms
- Strait of Hormuz
- A narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, bordered by Iran and Oman.
Source: Wikipedia