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Tanker off Qatar reports hits from multiple projectiles: U.K. maritime agency

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Hindu

What happened

The reported attack on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) was around 500 kilometres (300 miles) from the Strait of Hormuz…

Key facts

  • The reported attack on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) was around 500 kilometres (300 miles) from the Strait of Hormuz…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:20:44 UTC.

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