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Two unidentified projectiles target tanker near Qatar

Two unidentified projectiles target tanker near Qatar

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A tanker was hit by two unidentified projectiles about 50 nautical miles north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar, according to UKMTO, which posted a warning on X stating the incident occurred at 2320 UTC on Wednesday. The crew status remains unknown. The event was reported on Thursday, November 5. It occurs as Qatar steps up its mediation efforts to end the war between the United States and Iran.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Doha: A tanker was hit by two unidentified projectiles approximately 50 nautical miles north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Thursday, November 5. In a warning posted on X, the agency said the incident occurred at 2320 UTC on Wednesday…

    — The Siasat Daily

  • center · 1 outlet

    The incident comes as Qatar increases its efforts to mediate an end to the war between the United States and Iran.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 1 outlet

    A tanker was struck by two projectiles off Qatar’s coast in the Persian Gulf, the British military said, adding that the status of the crew was unconfirmed. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the attack took place 50 nautical miles (57 miles; 92 kilometres) north of Qatar’s…

    — The Pioneer

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Doha: A tanker was hit by two unidentified projectiles approximately 50 nautical miles north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Thursday, November 5. In a warning posted on X, the agency said the incident occurred at 2320 UTC on Wednesday…

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Two unidentified projectiles target tanker near Qatar

Doha: A tanker was hit by two unidentified projectiles approximately 50 nautical miles north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Thursday, November 5. In a warning posted on X, the agency said the incident occurred at 2320 UTC on Wednesday…

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