DOHA, April 1 (Xinhua) -- A missile, launched from Iran, struck a fuel tanker chartered by QatarEnergy in Qatar's territorial waters early Wednesday, the Ministry of Defense said.

An air defense system launches an interceptor missile over Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 19, 2025. (FIle photo: XInhua)

In a statement, the ministry said Qatar was targeted by three cruise missiles launched from Iran, noting that two were successfully intercepted, while one hit the tanker.

The ministry added that the tanker was carrying 21 crew members, all of whom were safely evacuated following coordinated emergency procedures.

In a separate statement, QatarEnergy confirmed that the tanker, identified as Aqua 1, was attacked in the country's northern territorial waters, causing no injuries or environmental impact.

The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing exchanges of attacks involving Iran, the United States and Israel.