Qatar says Iran fully responsible after tankers struck in strait of Hormuz
Summary
Qatar has blamed Iran for attacks on three ships, including a Qatari tanker, in the Strait of Hormuz and said Iran will be legally responsible. Iran denies involvement, accuses the US of violating agreements, and insists it has the right to manage and charge fees for shipping through the strait.Key Facts
- Three tankers, including a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship, were hit near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Qatar called the attacks a violation of international law and held Iran responsible.
- Iran blamed the US for trying to open new shipping routes in the strait in violation of a memorandum of understanding.
- The memorandum says Iran, with Oman, should manage the reopening of the strait to return commercial traffic to normal within 30 days.
- Iran wants to charge ships fees for safe passage through the strait, saying it has been providing security at a cost.
- Oman proposed creating a new authority to manage the strait, similar to other major shipping lanes, but Iran rejected it.
- Iran refused offers from France and the UK to help clear mines and secure the southern route near Oman.
- The UK’s Maritime Trade Operations center reported that the Qatari tanker called for help after being struck by a drone near its engine room.
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