Qatar condemns Iran over tanker attack near Strait of Hormuz

Investing.com -- Qatar's foreign ministry called an attack on the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat near the Strait of Hormuz an unacceptable threat to international navigation and global energy supplies on Tuesday.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said the incident violated international law and demanded Iran stop all actions that threaten regional security and maritime safety.

Al Ansari said Iran bears full legal responsibility for the attack and any resulting damage or consequences. He described the targeting of the vessel as aggression against the security of international navigation.

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