Missile hits Qatari LNG tanker in Strait of Hormuz as US urges citizens to leave
A Qatari-flagged liquefied natural gas tanker was struck by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz, disabling its engine, while US embassies warned Americans to exit the region.
The Gaslog Shanghai, a Qatari-flagged LNG carrier, suffered a missile impact that damaged its engine room and left it dead-in-the-water off Oman’s coast. Security intelligence sources reported the strike, and the UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed a vessel was hit in the same area. No party, including Iran, has claimed responsibility. The attack prompted US embassies to advise citizens to leave the Middle East after President Donald Trump ordered additional strikes on Iran.
Why it matters
The strike threatens vital energy shipping lanes and raises regional security concerns for travelers and trade.
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