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A tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles off the coast of Qatar, the UK Maritime Trade Operations said Thursday, according to Anadolu Agency.
The agency said it received a verified report of the incident at 2320 GMT Wednesday. It occurred about 50 nautical miles (93 kilometres) north of Madinat ash Shamal.
The condition of the crew, the extent of damage to the vessel and any potential environmental impact had not been confirmed, the agency said.
Vessels transiting the area were advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity as authorities continued to investigate.
The incident occurred amid heightened maritime tensions following the US-Iran military confrontation and continuing security concerns affecting shipping routes near the Strait of Hormuz.
