Iran targeted a Qatari oil tanker (Al Rekayyat) and a Saudi tanker (Wedyan) on July 1st.

The entities involved

• Qatar →

  country in West Asia

  • JD Vance detailed strategic initiatives involving Qatar aircraft, Latin America operations, and changes to the U.S.-Israel relationship.04:46
  • Peace talks between Iran and the US are underway, despite volatile statements injecting risk into the process.Wed 20:36
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • Lloyd Hatton raised the condition of the Saudi Arabia-owned Riviera hotel in Weymouth during a parliamentary session.05:46
  • The Middle East conflict is causing oil price increases and inflation, leading central banks to manage policy amid global pressures.05:26

Related events

• The Iran war has led to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, reducing Qatari gas exports and causing Brent price volatility.Aug 28
• Iran-aligned groups and Houthi allies targeted Saudi petroleum targets, with attacks launched from Iraq and US diplomatic talks underway.Jul 27
• Gulf Arab allies prepare for US strikes as Ansar Allah attacks Saudi infrastructure amid diplomatic talks.Tue 00:43
• Houthis attacked Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea while US strikes on Iran intensified the regional conflict.Jul 24
• Iranian actions affected a Qatari LNG vessel in the Strait, while the US revoked oil sanctions on Iran, with Doha mediating.Jul 7