Hormuz LNG Vessel Attack: A major update has emerged related to the suspected drone attack on an LNG carrier near Qatar in Hormuz on Monday. There were four Indian crew members on board this ship. This ship was going to Dahej in Gujarat. News agency ANI has claimed quoting sources. According to the officials, all the citizens are safe.
According to news agency ANI, this ship named LNG Al Reqaiyat was attacked near the Gulf of Oman in Hormuz. RSPL has shared information related to this to DGCOMM. From the information that has come to light at present, the ship has suffered a lot of damage.
How many people were on board the ship? Engine room caught fire due to attack
There were 29 people on board this ship. These included four Indian citizens. At present everyone is safe. It was earlier reported that a fire broke out in the engine room of the ship after the attack. Smoke came out of it. All 29 people were on board during the attack.
The targeting of the Qatari vessel “Al-Rekayyat” while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an unacceptable attack on the security & safety of international maritime navigation, the security of global energy supplies, & a grave & explicit violation of international…
— द. Majed Mohammed Ansaree Dr. Majed Al Ansari (@majedalansari) July 7, 2026
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Qatar accused Iran of attack, know what it said?
The incident has happened at a time when Iran is bidding last farewell to its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Hormuz is an important global route. In this entire matter, Qatar has blamed Iran for these attacks. Questions have been raised by Qatar regarding maritime navigation security. Also this attack has been described as a violation of international law.
Qatar appeals to Iran to stop attacks
A statement has been issued by Qatar that the Islamic Republic of Iran should immediately stop such activities. It weakens the security of the area. There is a threat to the safety of international maritime navigation. This attack on Qatar’s ship has once again increased the risk of worsening of the situation in the Middle East.
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