LNG Tanker Al Mayeda Attacked Near Hormuz

A Pakistan-bound LNG tanker, Al Mayeda, was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz despite reportedly receiving Iran's permission to pass. All 25 crew members were reported safe, but the vessel turned back, raising concerns over Pakistan's LNG supplies.

An LNG tanker carries liquefied natural gas. Pakistan-bound means the cargo was headed for Pakistan. The Strait of Hormuz is the sea passage where the attack took place. Reportedly receiving Iran's permission means the account says Iran had allowed the ship to pass, and the attack still happened. The crew figure is 25, and they were reported safe. Turning back means the ship did not continue the voyage. The update does not name who carried out the attack or how much cargo was aboard.

What happened to the LNG tanker

Al Mayeda was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, the 25 crew were reported safe, and the ship turned back. That turnaround is what has raised concern about Pakistan's LNG supplies. The update does not name the attacker.

Our verdict

The Pakistan-bound LNG tanker Al Mayeda was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, the 25 crew were reported safe, and the ship turned back. The update says Iran had reportedly given permission to pass.

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