Qatari LNG carrier Al Rekayyat and Saudi supertanker Wedyan struck near Oman; a third vessel also hit

Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.

UKMTO said a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile near Limah, Oman, on the night of 6 July and caught fire; Qatar identified it as its LNG carrier Al Rekayyat, and UKMTO reported no casualties or environmental damage, Al Jazeera and the Guardian reported. The Saudi-flagged supertanker Wedyan, owned by Bahri, was also damaged, and Saudi Arabia said it holds Iran fully responsible; CENTCOM later said three commercial vessels had been attacked. Axios, citing two US officials, said the IRGC fired at least two missiles at ships; Iranian state TV said the LNG tanker was hit after ignoring warnings, but Iran did not claim the attack. All three ships were hit near the US-backed route close to the Omani coast that Iran opposes.

Sources

1. Evidence Al Jazeera Media · Government of Qatar origin: UKMTO incident report · published 2026-07-07 00:00 UTC the tanker had been hit near Limah, Oman, in the strait
2. Evidence The Guardian Media · Unaffiliated origin: UKMTO incident report · published 2026-07-07 00:00 UTC
3. Origin of the claim Al Jazeera Media · Government of Qatar origin: Two unnamed US officials speaking to Axios · published 2026-07-07 00:00 UTC
4. Origin of the claim Al Jazeera Media · Government of Qatar origin: Qatar foreign ministry spokesman statement on X · published 2026-07-07 00:00 UTC We hold Iran fully legally responsible for this assault
5. Corroboration gCaptain Media · Unaffiliated origin: Bloomberg reporting citing people familiar with the matter and EOS Risk Group · published 2026-07-07 00:00 UTC A laden liquefied natural gas carrier was hit by a projectile near the Omani coast as it exited the Strait of Hormuz.

Claims this event bears on

• United States Armed Forces: Iran attacked seven commercial ships in the seven days to 14 July.

History

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