Tanker hit by multiple projectiles in Gulf off Qatar, maritime agency says
A tanker has been struck by "multiple projectiles" north of Qatar in the Gulf, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency.
The incident - a rare attack deep inside the Gulf - happened 51 nautical miles (94km) from Madinat al-Shamal with casualties reported, the UKMTO said.
Maritime intelligence firm Vanguard identified the vessel as the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged oil and chemical tanker Acers. On Saturday it was reported as sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz waterway, which connects the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
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