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LNG Tanker Al Rekayyat Hit by Drone in Persian Gulf, Sparking Energy Crisis Fears

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Qatari-owned LNG tanker Al Rekayyat attacked by drone in Persian Gulf, causing engine room fire.
The incident raises fears of a global energy crisis as gas prices soar, impacting Asian and European economies.

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Qatari-owned LNG tanker Al Rekayyat attacked by drone in Persian Gulf, causing engine room fire. The incident raises fears of a global energy crisis as gas prices soar, impacting Asian and European economies.

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