Iran says Qatari LNG tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz

Iran said a Bermuda-flagged liquefied natural gas carrier was struck by a projectile while transiting the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media identified the vessel as the Ghazalough Changal and reported it was carrying a Qatari LNG cargo. The ship had switched off its automatic identification system while passing through the area, according to the reports. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the vessel lost its ability to maneuver after its engine room was damaged. The UKMTO confirmed no casualties or pollution had been reported following the incident. Iranian authorities and shipping officials had not publicly commented on the vessel's current status or the source of the attack. The attack revived concerns about the safety of international energy shipping lanes through the strait, a chokepoint for global oil and gas supplies.