Tanker Hit by Projectiles Off Qatar, Casualties Reported

A tanker was hit by multiple projectiles 94 km north of Madinat ash Shamal, inside Qatar's exclusive economic zone, UKMTO, the British maritime monitor, said. Authorities are investigating. UKMTO reported casualties, without saying how many were killed or injured. Qatar had not commented; the vessel's origin was undisclosed. The strike extends risk west in a vital energy corridor.