Qatar Defense Ministry Reports Cruise Missile Strike on Oil Tanker

Summary

Qatar's Ministry of Defense reports that three cruise missiles launched from Iran targeted Qatar, with one missile striking an oil tanker operated by Qatar Energy. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated with no casualties.

Key Points
  • Three cruise missiles launched from Iran targeted Qatar, as reported by Qatar's Ministry of Defense.
  • Two missiles were intercepted, but one hit an oil tanker off Qatar's coast.
  • The oil tanker was operated under charter by Qatar Energy.
  • All 21 crew members on board were safely evacuated with no reported casualties.
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