Tanker hit by multiple projectiles in Gulf off Qatar, maritime agency says
Casualties have been reported on the vessel, identified by a maritime intelligence firm as the oil and chemical tanker, Acers.
BBC News reports: Casualties have been reported on the vessel, identified by a maritime intelligence firm as the oil and chemical tanker, Acers.
This world story centres on Qatar. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Gulf and Acers.
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- Qatar · Middle East
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- Gulf, Acers
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- World
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