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Antigua-flagged tanker hit north of Qatar, casualties reported

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 3:28 PM UTC · How we work

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UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported the Antigua-Barbuda-flagged tanker Acers was hit by multiple projectiles north of Qatar.
The attack occurred 51 nautical miles (94 km) from Madinat al-Shamal and caused casualties.
It was the first attack this far west of the Strait of Hormuz since 9 September.
Since the US-Israel war with Iran began, 93 incidents have killed at least 24 seafarers.

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Story summary

UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported the Antigua-Barbuda-flagged tanker Acers was hit by multiple projectiles north of Qatar.
The attack occurred 51 nautical miles (94 km) from Madinat al-Shamal and caused casualties.
It was the first attack this far west of the Strait of Hormuz since 9 September.
Since the US-Israel war with Iran began, 93 incidents have killed at least 24 seafarers.