Pakistan, Oct. 8 -- A tanker vessel was targeted by missiles near Qatar, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. The incident occurred about 51 nautical miles from Madinat ash Shamal.

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UKMTO reported that the vessel came under a missile attack in waters near the Qatari city. The maritime authority also said there were reports of casualties following the incident.

The latest attack raises fresh concerns over maritime security in the region. Shipping routes around the Gulf remain strategically important for global energy supplies and international trade.

Authorities have not yet released details about the vessel's identity or the number of people a...