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Qatar's Al Kharaitiyat Makes First Strait Transit Since War

5/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Qatari LNG tanker Al Kharaitiyat left Ras Laffan and is heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, which would be the first Qatari LNG transit through the strait since the war began.
In April, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stopped two Qatari LNG tankers, Al Daayen and Rasheeda, ordering them to hold position.
Iranian attacks have disabled 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity, with repairs expected to sideline 12.8 million tons for three to five years.

History

Historical Context

In October 1973 OAPEC, including Saudi Arabia, cut oil output about 5 % and West-bound exports fell 60-70 %, triggering the first oil shock and exposing the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. Today Qatar’s LNG carrier Al Kharaitiyat faces the same chokepoint, where Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have previously detained Qatari tankers, threatening up to 17 % of Qatar’s LNG capacity.

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Story summary

The Qatari LNG tanker Al Kharaitiyat left Ras Laffan and is heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, which would be the first Qatari LNG transit through the strait since the war began.
In April, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stopped two Qatari LNG tankers, Al Daayen and Rasheeda, ordering them to hold position.
Iranian attacks have disabled 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity, with repairs expected to sideline 12.8 million tons for three to five years.

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