Crude oil tanker carrying 19 Indian seafarers hit off UAE coast, all crew evacuated

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Tanker struck by projectiles in waters off Qatar

A tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles in the Persian Gulf off Qatar on November 4, according to Cyprus Mail, which placed it north of the country. Hindustan Times and WGAU also reported a strike off Qatar, citing UK maritime authorities or the British military. Cyprus Mail said the crew’s status was unconfirmed, and Hindustan Times reported it remained unknown. The reports do not establish the extent of damage or identify who was responsible.