Qatar oil tanker hit by cruise missile

Some details have emerged regarding the recent attack on a Qatar-owned oil tanker by a cruise missile, AzerNEWS reports.

According to Al-Jazeera, the incident occurred 17 nautical miles north of Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial area. The vessel, named “Aqua 1”, was struck on the hull facing the port, resulting in damage to the part of the ship above the waterline. All 21 crew members survived and were safely evacuated.

QatarEnergy reported that the incident did not cause any environmental damage.

Earlier reports indicated that Qatar’s armed forces had detected three cruise missile launches from Iran. Two of the missiles were intercepted and neutralized by air defense systems, while the third struck the tanker.

The Qatar Defense Ministry confirmed that there were no casualties among the crew of the tanker. The incident has heightened concerns over maritime security in the region, particularly given the strategic importance of oil shipments through the Persian Gulf.