Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:05pm on 07 Jul 2026,Tuesday International
A 3 commercial tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, increasing concerns over the safety of one of the world's busiest shipping routes. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the vessel suffered structural damage after being struck by an unidentified projectile. No injuries were reported. Earlier, a Qatari LNG carrier and a Saudi-flagged oil tanker were also damaged. Qatar blamed Iran for the attack on its LNG ship, but no group has claimed responsibility. The incidents come despite a temporary US-Iran ceasefire and renewed efforts to restart peace talks. (PC: Reuters)
