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2026-11-05 18:34:40
[Oil Tanker Attacked North of Qatar] The UK's Office for Maritime Trade Operations reported on the 5th that an oil tanker was hit by two unidentified projectiles in waters north of Qatar. The condition of the crew, the extent of the damage to the vessel, and the environmental impact are yet to be confirmed. The incident occurred at 23:20 UTC on the 4th (7:20 Beijing time on the 5th), approximately 50 nautical miles (93 kilometers) north of the northern Qatari city of Shamal. Relevant departments are investigating, and passing vessels are advised to navigate with caution and report any suspicious activity. Recent attacks on ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz have continued, with the scope of attacks extending into the inner Persian Gulf. This attack occurred in the Persian Gulf north of the Qatari peninsula and west of the Strait of Hormuz. (Xinhua)
