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A Qatari company specializing in liquefied natural gas transport announced that its carrier, "Al-Maida," was attacked with unknown objects while sailing in the Gulf waters on the evening of Friday, October 30, 2026. The company confirmed in an official statement that no crew members were injured and that the incident did not cause any environmental damage. It clarified that the vessel is in a safe condition with full control capabilities, while assessments of the incident's impact continue. The company also noted ongoing direct coordination with the ship's crew and maritime security authorities in the region to ensure everyone's safety and closely monitor developments. Separately, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard reported explosions and fires on three tankers while passing through the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route, noting that one tanker was carrying over two million barrels of oil and collided with a naval mine, without disclosing the tankers' names or crew details.
