Qatar Summons Iranian Deputy Ambassador Over Attack on LNG Carrier in Hormuz

Qatar announced that it summoned the Iranian deputy ambassador to the country on July 7 (local time) to protest the attack on a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier passing off the coast of Oman.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a release that it delivered a letter of protest to the Iranian deputy ambassador and demanded an explanation regarding the incident.

The Qatari Foreign Ministry also urged the Iranian side to "immediately cease all actions that undermine regional security and refrain from acts that threaten the stability of international maritime transport and global energy supplies."

The night before, the Qatari-flagged LNG carrier Al-Rekkayat was reportedly struck by a missile near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire in the engine room and raising concerns of a potential explosion.

In response, Majed Al-Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemned the incident, stating, "This incident is an unacceptable attack on the security of international navigation and global energy supplies, and a clear violation of international law."

He urged Iran to "immediately stop actions that threaten regional security and maritime navigation," emphasizing that "Iran bears full legal responsibility for this attack and all resulting damages and consequences."

(Photo: Screenshot from MarineTraffic website, Yonhap News)
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