LNG Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Mideast Conflict
Middle East · Geopolitics · Jul 31, 2026
An LNG tanker carrying Qatari cargo was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a power outage and fire. This incident, following previous disruptions, threatens global LNG supplies and has driven oil prices higher due to escalating regional conflicts.