Qatar's Foreign Ministry stated that the incident involving the LNG tanker attacked in the Arabian Gulf was a "reckless and irresponsible act" that threatened maritime navigation safety and global energy supplies. Qatar reserves the right to take all necessary measures under international law to protect its property and interests and has initiated an investigation. Previously, Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) reported that its tanker was attacked by an "unidentified object" in the Gulf on Friday.