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Qatar Accuses Iran After Tanker Strike As Thousands Mourn Khamenei

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July 7, 2026

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Qatar accuses Iran of attacking an LNG tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as thousands mourn slain leader Ali Khamenei.

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Investing.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Qatar blames Iran for strike on tanker in strait as vast crowds mourn Khamenei

Qatar blames Iran for strike on tanker in strait as vast crowds mourn Khamenei

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Qatar blames Iran, raising fears over global energy route

Commercial tankers faced escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz recently. Qatar blamed Iran for an unacceptable assault on its liquefied natural gas vessel. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported three tanker incidents within 24 hours. These attacks threaten regional stability and global energy security significantly. Diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further escalation of the conflict.

Sky News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Qatari tanker hit as it travelled through Strait of Hormuz

Qatari tanker hit as it travelled through Strait of Hormuz

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

Qatar blames Iran for striking tanker in Strait of Hormuz​

Welcome to The Hill's Defense NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense National Security Defense National Security The Big Story Qatar blames Iran for tanker strike in Strait of Hormuz Qatar blamed Iran on Tuesday for striking a Qatari-flagged natural liquified gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of jeopardizing safe passage of vessels...

The West Australian

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· Jul 7, 2026

Iran blamed for tanker hit, vast crowds mourn Khamenei

As hundreds of thousands gathered to farewell late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran has been blamed for an attack on tankers in the strait.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

Qatar Blames Iran for Missile Strike on LNG Tanker, Demands End to Maritime Attacks

DOHA, Jul 7: Qatar has accused Iran of bearing full legal responsibility for the attack on its LNG tanker Al Rekayyat near the Strait of Hormuz, calling the incident a serious viol...

The Washington Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

U.S. launches dozens of strikes against Iran, citing attacks on commercial ships

The latest violence followed accusations by Qatar that Iran attacked a tanker ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Herald

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· Jun 29, 2026

Projectile hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, U.A.E.: A tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, Britain's maritime security agency said. This happened after the United States and Iran carried out strikes, marking their biggest escalation since agreeing to a temporary peace deal. Both sides blamed each other for breaking the agreement made two weeks ago to end the four-month conflict. The U.S. said it struck Iranian targets

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran Regrets Qatar's Accusation of Alleged Attack on Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran Regrets Qatar's Accusation of Alleged Attack on Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Qatar condemns attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz, urges diplomacy

Doha, July 9 (SANA) Qatar on Thursday condemned attacks targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and called on all parties to remain committed to dialogue and diplomacy amid renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran. According to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman []

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 8, 2026

UAE Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

UAE Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 21, 2026

Several injured in factory explosion in Qatar

Several injured in factory explosion in Qatar

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait

Riyadh, July 08 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed his condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, stating that these attacks confirm the continuation of Iran's approach aimed at undermining international and regional efforts to establish security, peace, and resolve the crisis.

BRICS News

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· Jun 27, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iran strikes another oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

JUST IN: Iran strikes another oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iran arah kapal tangki guna laluan ditetapkan di Selat Hormuz

DUBAI: Iran pada Khamis memberi amaran kepada semua kapal tangki minyak yang melalui Selat Hormuz supaya menggunakan laluan pelayaran yang diluluskan oleh negara itu atau berdepan tindak balas tegas dari­pada angkatan tenteranya. Amaran itu sekali gus mening­katkan semula ketegangan di laluan perkapalan yang menjadi nadi bekalan tenaga dunia. Ia dikeluarkan oleh Markas Tentera Khatam al-Anbiya ... Read more The post Iran arah kapal tangki guna laluan ditetapkan di Selat Hormuz appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Qatar urges Iran to halt threats to maritime security after attack on Qatari vessel near Hormuz

Doha says attack on Al-Rekayyat endangered international shipping and global energy supplies, holds Iran legally responsible for incident

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Tehran rejects Qatar’s claim over Strait of Hormuz incident

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iran rejected Qatar’s accusation that it was responsible for a reported incident involving a Qatar-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claim unfounded.

Ya Libnan

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· Jun 25, 2026

Iran war transforms Arab Gulf region

The war in Iran has dramatically changed the six Arab countries in the Gulf. Leaves Iran in a position to threaten them again and to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.” File – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Emir Of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and GCC representatives meet ahead []

UrduPoint

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· Jul 9, 2026

Muslim World League condemns repeated heinous Iranian aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan

Muslim World League condemns repeated heinous Iranian aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 7, 2026

[Photo] While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global sh [...]

While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. This is not a ceasefire deal, so far it looks like a Western SURRENDER deal to Iran. They get to do whatever they want, and the only ones who are told to cease the fire are the good guys.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar mourns former father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani | AJ #shorts

Qatar has announced the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, 74, whom the Amiri Diwan called a great national loss. Ruling from 1995–2013, he drove gas-fuelled growth, founded Al Jazeera, created Qatar Foundation, expanded diplomacy and secured hosting of the 2022 World Cup before handing power to his son, Sheikh Tamim. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Associated Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

Qatar holds funeral for former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque to pay tribute to and bid farewell to late former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Family members and senior officials attended the funeral on Sunday of the former emir. While the state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death, it offered no cause. #qatar #doha Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jul 7, 2026

So Much Winning

On Tuesday, Iran attacked three tankers in the Straits of Hormuz. This is not the first time that “Tehran, which has repeatedly declared that only its approved route through the strait is safe, is suspected of attacking other ships that have used another route close to the Omani shore.” Iran also announced that it would [] The post So Much Winning appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

The Media Line

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· Jul 7, 2026

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Qatari LNG Tanker in Strait of Hormuz 

Iran fired missiles at merchant vessels in the [] The post Iranian Missile Strike Hits Qatari LNG Tanker in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on The Media Line.

CNN

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· Jun 26, 2026

Iran strikes ship in Hormuz after Trump claims 'total control'

A cargo vessel was hit by an Iranian drone strike in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a US official told CNN, resulting in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) temporarily pausing its evacuation operation in and around the strait. The US official did not provide further details of the strike. Iran has not claimed responsibility. 0:00 Is Iran asserting control? 2:00 Why this attack raises questions about the Iran deal 3:57 Did Trump give Iran too much in the deal? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Trump #Iran #News

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

US Iran War LIVE Updates: US waives sanctions on Tehran after talks; Lebanon fighting abates

US Iran War LIVE Updates: Iranian crude is flooding onto the global market again, just as the US waives sanctions on the cargoes, permitting far more countries to buy them.

Saudi Gazette

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· Jul 12, 2026

Saudi Arabia condemns Iran's continued attacks on Gulf States, commercial shipping

RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia's strongest condemnation of Iran's continued destabilizing behavior, describing it as a threat to the region's security and stability and a violation of the principles of international law. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said Iran's repeated attacks on commercial vessels violate the United Nations Charter, the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the principles of good neighborliness. The Kingdom stressed that these attacks threaten maritime security and freedom of navigation. The statement also condemned Iran's continued hostile attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Jordan. The Kingdom reiterated its categorical rejection of Iran's violations of the sovereignty of these brotherly states and its continued actions that threaten the security and stability of the region.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Funeral Prayers Held for Qatar’s Former Emir in Doha

Qatar holds funeral prayer for former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, who died at the age of 74, at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd Al Wahhab Mosque in Doha. #Qatar

Bloomberg

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar Domestic Gas Plant Malfunction Ignites Blast; 18 Missing

Qatar said an incident during the startup of the Ras Laffan industrial complex resulted in a blast that has injured dozens.

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