Iran strikes tankers off Qatar and Fujairah, expanding campaign beyond Hormuz

Two commercial vessels were hit within 24 hours—one off Qatar, the first such attack in that area in six months, and one off Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman. IRGC-affiliated outlets suggest Tehran has extended operations beyond the Strait of Hormuz, marking a notable expansion of its maritime campaign. The attacks raise risks for shipping in the broader Gulf region and could escalate tensions with the US and its allies.