DOHA - A Qatari LNG tanker was at risk of exploding and a Saudi crude tanker was damaged near the Strait of Hormuz on July 7, sending oil prices higher as maritime authorities raised the threat risk for vessels transiting the waterway to “severe”. The attacks also disrupted a fragile detente betwee»»»

Qatar has warned Iran it will bear full legal responsibility after three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck within hours in the strait of Hormuz. All three vessels were struck close to Oman which had suggested a new shipping corridor close to its coastline – a proposal opposed by I»»»

DOHA: A Qatari LNG tanker was at risk of exploding and a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker was damaged near the Strait of Hormuz, sources said on Tuesday, after reports that Iran fired missiles at ships in the waterway overnight. The Al Rekayyat, loaded with liquefied natural gas, sent out distress si»»»