Pakistan LNG Cargo Attacked Near Hormuz Had Iranian Approval

The LNG carrier Al Mayeda was hit by "unidentified objects" in the Gulf on Friday evening, its owner said. The Qatar Gas Transport Company disclosed the attack in a statement on Sunday.

• No crew members were injured, the company said.
• No environmental damage was reported.
• The company says the vessel remains safe and operational.
• The statement was published through the Qatar Stock Exchange.

Why it matters: The company has not said who or what struck the ship. That leaves the source of the attack unexplained.

• The owner provides towage and marine support to Qatari ports and terminals.

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What’s next: The Qatar Gas Transport Company says it is assessing the incident's impact.

• Who or what struck the Al Mayeda?
• Available reporting does not say where the ship was headed or whose cargo it carried.
• Will the incident affect Qatari LNG shipments or shipping insurance in the Gulf?