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A Qatar LNG carrier was struck by what were described as unidentified objects in the Gulf, Al Jazeera reports. The ship’s operator said there were no injuries or environmental damage.
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The incident involves LNG shipping in a strategically important region, but the report gives no evidence of supply disruption or a direct effect on the United States. Shipping operators and energy traders will be watching for further information.