Qatar Blames Iran for Missile Strike on LNG Tanker, Demands End to Maritime Attacks

07/07/2026

Qatar Blames Iran for Missile Strike on LNG Tanker, Demands End to Maritime Attacks

DOHA, Jul 7: Qatar has accused Iran of bearing full legal responsibility for the attack on its LNG tanker Al Rekayyat near the Strait of Hormuz, calling the incident a serious violation of international law and a threat to global energy security.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said on Tuesday that the targeting of the Qatari tanker was an unacceptable attack on the security of international navigation and global energy supplies. He urged Tehran to immediately halt all actions that threaten regional stability and the safety of maritime traffic.

Al Ansari said Iran is fully accountable for the attack and any damage or consequences resulting from it, as tensions continue to escalate in one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes. The incident has intensified concerns over the security of commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and liquefied natural gas exports.