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Tanker hit by multiple projectiles in Gulf off Qatar, maritime agency says

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Casualties have been reported on the vessel, identified by a maritime intelligence firm as the oil and chemical tanker, Acers.

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Section: Middle East
By: David Gritten, Joshua Cheetham
Published: Oct 8, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC
Updated: Oct 8, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC

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The UK maritime agency has reported a rise in attacks on vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Al JazeeraQatarTanker hit by multiple projectiles off north coast of Qatar, UKMTO says

Takeaways Up Front 1. UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that multiple projectiles hit a tanker off northern Qatar, injuring crew members. 2. The

The SOFX ReportProjectiles Hit Tanker Acers Off Qatar as Iran Expands Gulf Shipping Strikes

Oil rises above $100 as attacks on ships hit new high, amid reports Trump is discussing launching strikes before the US midterms

The GuardianUnited KingdomTanker attacked off Qatar as Iran claims route transporting oil through strait of Hormuz will be ‘closed’

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Tanker hit by multiple projectiles off north coast of Qatar, UKMTO saysAl JazeeraQatar2 days ago
Projectiles Hit Tanker Acers Off Qatar as Iran Expands Gulf Shipping StrikesThe SOFX Report23 hr. ago
Tanker attacked off Qatar as Iran claims route transporting oil through strait of Hormuz will be ‘closed’The GuardianUnited Kingdom35 hr. ago
Tanker Acers Hit by Multiple Projectiles Off Qatar, UKMTO Reports Casualties: 12 outlets comparedNewsCord36 hr. ago
First Deep-Gulf Tanker Attack in Nearly a Month Hits Vessel off QatarCrude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com43 hr. ago
Tanker off Qatar reports hits from multiple projectiles, says maritime agencyThe Times of Israel2 days ago
Tanker Hit Multiple Times in Arabian Gulf, Casualties ReportedThe Maritime Executive2 days ago
Tanker hit by multiple projectiles in Gulf off Qatar, maritime agency saysAOL.com42 hr. ago
Tanker Hit by Multiple Projectiles near Qatar as Hormuz Traffic PlungesPalestine Chronicle44 hr. ago
Tanker Attack Off Qatar Signals Wider Threat Beyond HormuzgCaptain38 hr. ago
Casualties reported after tanker hit by multiple projectiles off QatarTradeWinds News2 days ago
Crew casualties in attack on tanker off QatarSeatrade Maritime News2 days ago

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