Qatar condemns Iran over tanker attack near Strait of Hormuz

Hellenic Shipping News7 Jul 2026Macro
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The Qatari-flagged tanker Al Rekayyat was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a foreign ministry statement on Tuesday. Spokesperson Majed Al Ansari described the incident as an unacceptable threat to international navigation and global energy supplies, a violation of international law, and demanded Iran cease all actions threatening regional security. Qatar said Iran bears full legal responsibility for the attack and any resulting damage or consequences.