A tanker was struck by multiple projectiles in an incident approximately 51 nautical miles north of Madinat ash Shamal in Qatar, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said Wednesday.
The agency reported that casualties were recorded following the incident, but did not immediately provide further details on the number of casualties or the extent of the damage.
The incident occurred in waters off Qatar amid heightened security tensions in the region, raising concerns over the safety of commercial shipping and maritime traffic.
Authorities are expected to assess the incident and determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.
