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Egypt condemns attack on Qatari gas carrier in Persian Gulf

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Egypt condemned the attack on a gas carrier belonging to Qatar Gas Transport while it was sailing in the Persian Gulf. The Egyptian government denounced a violation of international law and freedom of navigation, according to Hapi Journal, which reported its statement on 1 November 2026.

Egypt condemned the attack on a liquefied natural gas carrier belonging to Qatar Gas Transport Company while it was sailing in the Persian Gulf. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attack as a violation of international law and rejected actions undermining the security and freedom of international navigation, Hapi Journal reports.

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