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Rising Tensions in the Gulf: Multiple Tanker Attacks and Maritime Incidents Alarm Nations

Rising Tensions in the Gulf: Multiple Tanker Attacks and Maritime Incidents Alarm Nations

Pakistan-bound LNG tanker attacked near Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian nod; Qatar, Saudi condemn attack
Pakistan-bound LNG tanker attacked near Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian nod; Qatar, Saudi condemn attack

As per ship tracking data by Marine Traffic, the ship had to turn around towards the Persian Gulf after the attack.

Iran’s IRGC Navy says two tankers ‘exploded’ after hitting mines in Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said two oil tankers "exploded" after striking mines while traveling through an "unauthorized route" in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian

Qatari LNG tanker hit by ‘unidentified objects’ in Gulf, crew unharmed
Qatari LNG tanker hit by ‘unidentified objects’ in Gulf, crew unharmed

A Qatari liquefied natural gas carrier, Al Mayeda, was struck by "unidentified objects" in Gulf waters, Qatar’s state news agency said, with no crew injuries or environmental impact reported.

Oman rescues 25 from burning ship, Iran halts tankers
Oman rescues 25 from burning ship, Iran halts tankers

Oman rescued 25 sailors from the oil tanker RITI after an attack caused a fire in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran reported three tankers were halted following incidents involving mines.

Tanker Carrying 27 Indians Hit By Limpet Mines In Hormuz, Engine Room Catches Fire
Tanker Carrying 27 Indians Hit By Limpet Mines In Hormuz, Engine Room Catches Fire

The subsequent explosions sparked a fire in the engine room, but the crew managed to extinguish it and restore the vessel's operations.

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