Conflict & Security
Tanker struck by two projectiles off Saudi coast; US accuses Iran of Gulf attacks
November 2, 2026 at 02:58 AM
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(opens the publisher’s site)A tanker sailing southeast through the Gulf was struck by two unknown projectiles east of Saudi Arabia's Ras al-Khafji, UK maritime authorities said Monday.
- UKMTO announced the tanker was hit by two unknown projectiles 72 nautical miles east of Ras al-Khafji, with all crew safe and no environmental impact.
- US Central Command said Iran deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure in Gulf states, killing over 20 civilian sailors in recent months.
- Qatar's Nakilat confirmed its LNG carrier Al Maida was attacked by unknown objects in the Gulf on Friday evening, with no crew injured.
- Bloomberg reported, citing informed sources, that Pakistan negotiated with Iran to secure safe passage for Al Maida before its Friday attack near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The UAE condemned the attack on the Qatari LNG carrier, calling it a grave threat to maritime navigation safety and global energy supplies.
- US Central Command denied Iran's foreign minister's claim that Iran does not attack civilians, calling the statements incorrect and misleading.