By Admin 
Once again the atmosphere of uncertainty is deepening in the Middle East. The third commercial ship has been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz during the last 24 hours. After this incident, concerns regarding the safety of ships passing through this strategic sea route have increased again. The special thing is that these attacks have taken place at a time when an interim MoU has been signed between America and Iran.
UKMTO claims- Attack was done by some unknown object
UK Maritime Trade Operations i.e. UKMTO said that in the latest incident a tanker has been attacked by some unknown object. There is no news of any casualty or damage in this. This attack has further increased the fear. Ships passing through Hormuz are being targeted again. The attacks have taken place at a time when a deal has been signed between America and Iran after signing the MoU.
Third attack happened after two separate incidents
The incident comes after two separate attacks on Tuesday. In these, Qatar’s LNG carrier was attacked. This also includes damaging a Saudi flagged crude oil tanker.
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The agency was quoted as saying that the tanker was hit by an unknown projectile. This has caused structural damage. According to the officials, there is no news of anyone being injured. There is no news of pollution or oil leakage. Investigation is being done. Ships passing through Hormuz have been appealed to be cautious. Also, passing ships have been asked to report any kind of incident.
Qatar accused Iran
This incident happened after Qatar blamed Iran for the attack. Qatar says that Iran had attacked its LNG carrier Al Reqaiyat. This incident happened a few hours after this. According to Reuters, the ship collided with a drone. Due to this a fire broke out in the engine room. Crew members escaped safely. Rescue is going on. At the same time, Foreign Minister Majed Al Ansari has described this attack as an attack on global trade and maritime security. It has also been declared a violation of international law. Al Ansari has appealed to Iran to stop such attacks.
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