British vessel catches fire near Qatar

The British Navy has confirmed that a vessel was struck off the coast of Qatar, resulting in a fire breaking out onboard. According to a British military statement, the incident occurred near Qatari territorial waters.

British authorities have not yet disclosed full details about the cause of the strike or the nature of the damaged vessel. The incident comes as the Gulf region experiences heightened security tensions in recent months.

British authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident and assessing the damage. No casualties have been reported so far.