The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the targeting of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker Al Mayda, which belongs to Nakilat, while it was sailing in the Arabian Gulf. The ministry affirmed that the State of Qatar retains the right to take the necessary measures to protect its property, vessels and crews, in accordance with international law. The ministry said in a statement: “The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted the LNG tanker Al Mayda, which belongs to Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat),”