Afghanistan, May 11 -- Canada has condemned the recent attack on a commercial vessel in waters near Qatar and called on all sides in the Middle East conflict to protect civilians and critical infrastructure amid rising regional tensions.
According to a report by Anadolu Agency on Monday, Canada's foreign ministry said Ottawa strongly condemns recent attacks in the Gulf region, including the targeting of a commercial ship in Qatari territorial waters.
Reports said the cargo vessel, which had departed from Abu Dhabi, was struck on Sunday northeast of Qatar's Mesaieed port, causing a minor fire onboard. No casualties were immediately reported following the incident.
Qatar's foreign ministry described the attack as a "dangerous and unaccepta...