Canada denounces Attack On Commercial Ship In Qatar’s Waters

Canada has condemned the recent attack on a commercial vessel in waters near Qatar and called on all sides in the Middle East conflict to protect civilians and critical infrastructure amid rising regional tensions.
According to a report by Anadolu Agency on Monday, Canada’s foreign ministry said Ottawa strongly condemns recent attacks in the Gulf region, including the targeting of a commercial ship in Qatari territorial waters.
Reports said the cargo vessel, which had departed from Abu Dhabi, was struck on Sunday northeast of Qatar’s Mesaieed port, causing a minor fire onboard. No casualties were immediately reported following the incident.
Qatar’s foreign ministry described the attack as a “dangerous and unacceptable escalation,” warning that targeting civilian vessels violates international law and threatens freedom of navigation in one of the world’s most strategic maritime corridors.
The incident comes amid growing instability in the Gulf following joint US and Israeli strikes against Iran earlier this year, which were followed by Iranian retaliatory attacks targeting Israel and some US-allied countries in the region.
Regional shipping routes, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, have faced increasing security concerns and operational disruptions as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue affecting commercial maritime traffic.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important energy transit chokepoints, with a significant share of global oil and gas exports passing through the narrow waterway every day. Any disruption in the area has immediate effects on global energy prices and international shipping markets.