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British military says ship caught fire after being hit off coast of Qatar

British military says ship caught fire after being hit off coast of Qatar

Summary

A British military ship caught fire after being hit by an unknown projectile near Qatar. The fire was small and quickly put out, and no one was hurt.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened 23 nautical miles (43 kilometers) northeast of Doha, Qatar’s capital.
  • The ship is a bulk carrier, which is a type of large cargo ship.
  • The attack caused a small fire that was extinguished quickly.
  • No casualties were reported from the incident.
  • The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) reported the event.
  • This attack is part of a series of recent attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf.
  • The attacks occurred after a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
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