Oil tanker reportedly attacked in Strait of Hormuz region
Plumes of black smoke rise from a Petro Dolphin oil tanker by a drone attack off the coast of Oman.
Al Jazeera English reports: Plumes of black smoke rise from a Petro Dolphin oil tanker by a drone attack off the coast of Oman.
This world story centres on Qatar. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Strait of Hormuz, Petro Dolphin and Oman.
Why it matters
International developments of this kind are often followed closely by governments, aid organisations and global markets.
Key details
- Location
- Qatar · Middle East
- Reported by
- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Strait of Hormuz, Petro Dolphin, Oman
- Section
- World
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at Al Jazeera EnglishSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Iran Guards say struck vessel in Strait of Hormuz
The Guards' navy said in a statement published on the force's news platform, Sepah News, that "a supertanker, was hit in the Strait of Hormuz and…
Iran sets crosshairs on ‘US-UAE’ oil shuttle out of Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC is hitting more ships allegedly part of a shuttle operation to move crude oil beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
What are the key matches to watch as the UEFA Champions League returns?
Atletico vs Man United and Man City vs PSG headline the league's match day two action as the competition returns.
Confronting the ‘largest energy security threat’
The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, discusses the challenges facing the global economy.
France braces for fresh student demonstrations as Macron calls for ‘respect’
Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of lycees — high schools for children 15 to 18 — since late September to rail against poor classroom…
Yemen’s Houthis tighten siege of key city
The Houthis have blocked all exits and carried out several attacks overnight.
Saudi Energy Minister says attacks testing infrastructure, vows response
The Houthi attacks over the weekend marked a sharp escalation in the Yemen war, where Saudi Arabia has long supported the internationally recognised…
Blast kills teenager, injures dozens in northern Israel
A 15-year-old was killed and around 20 people injured when unexploded ordnance detonated in northern Israel.