Conflict & Security
Qatari LNG Carrier Al-Maida Attacked in Arabian Gulf; Crew Unharmed
November 1, 2026 at 09:30 AM
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6 reports · 5 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 3 hours
Qatar Gas Transport announced its LNG carrier Al-Maida was attacked by unknown objects while sailing in the Arabian Gulf on Friday; no crew were injured.
- Qatar Gas Transport (Nakilat) announced its LNG carrier Al-Maida came under attack by unknown objects while sailing in the Arabian Gulf on Friday evening.
- The company said no crew members were injured and the vessel remains safe, with an assessment of the attack's effects underway.
- Iran announced it found two fishermen from Qeshm village, who went missing after what it described as a US attack on two fishing boats in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Nakilat said the attack caused no damage to the vessel and no negative environmental impact.
- The company is coordinating with regional maritime security bodies while authorities assess the attack's effects.





