Conflict● Elevated2h ago · Nov 5, 2026, 10:20 AM
Tanker attacked in the Persian Gulf off Qatar and other Middle East news
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · Middle East
A tanker was hit by projectiles near Qatar, according to the British army. The condition of the crew and the damage caused are unknown. Iran reports that two tankers and a tugboat collided with mines in Hormuz. The Revolutionary Guard seized US drones in the area.
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