Qatar Confirms Oil Tanker Hit by Cruise Missile as Two Others Intercepted

Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Defense today announced that an oil tanker was struck by a cruise missile within the country's economic waters, while air defenses successfully intercepted two additional missiles. No casualties were reported.

According to Oman News Agency, in an official statement, the ministry confirmed that the Qatari armed forces intercepted two incoming missiles, but a third struck a tanker chartered by QatarEnergy. Authorities have initiated the necessary response measures and are coordinating with relevant agencies to evacuate the vessel, which has a crew of 21 aboard.

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