### [2026-07-8](/feed/2026/07/8/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# Nakilat confirms that the Qatari LNG tanker "Al Rekayyat" was hit yesterday by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz. No casualties are reported. Additionally, the tanker is reported to be stranded near the coast of Oman. 




### Sources:

1. [Gulf Times](https://www.gulf-times.com/article/728847/qatar/nakilat-al-rekayyat-hit-by-projectile-no-casualties-or-environmental-damage/amp)
2. [Khaleej Times](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/qatari-lng-tanker-attack-wait-salvage-hormuz-tensions#google_vignette)
3. [The Peninsula Qatar](https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/08/07/2026/nakilat-issues-statement-on-al-rekayyat-vessel-incident-in-hormuz)

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