Tanker attacked off Qatar as Iran threatens to close Hormuz route
A tanker sailing off Qatar’s northern coast was attacked after being struck by multiple projectiles, with the incident adding to growing concerns over the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the vessel was attacked in the Gulf, around … The post Tanker attacked off Qatar as Iran threatens to close Hormuz route appeared first on Times Kuwait .