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Tanker hit by multiple projectiles off north coast of Qatar, UKMTO says

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

The UK maritime agency has reported a rise in attacks on vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:48:25 UTC.

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  3. Tanker hit by multiple projectiles off north coast of Qatar, UKMTO says

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