Strait of Hormuz Security: Qatar’s Foreign Ministry summoned Iran’s deputy ambassador after an attack on the Qatari LNG tanker Al Rekayyat near Hormuz, calling it a grave violation of international navigation safety and saying Tehran is “fully legally responsible,” while Qatar demanded Iran stop endangering shipping and global energy supplies. Diplomatic Fallout: Qatar’s protest note followed reports of multiple tanker strikes in the past 24 hours, with UKMTO citing projectile and drone hits and regional partners—including the UAE—condemning the escalation and backing measures to protect freedom of navigation. Energy Markets: The attacks fed fresh supply-disruption fears, pushing crude and gas prices higher as shipping risk rose again after a brief lull. Regional Politics: NATO foreign ministers met Gulf counterparts in Ankara to discuss the Hormuz crisis and a proposed maritime mission, as Iran continues to dispute routing and authority claims. Qatar’s External Links: Qatar Chamber officials met the Arab-Brazilian Chamber ahead of an August forum in São Paulo, aiming to expand trade and investment ties, including in food security. Civil Preparedness: Qatar’s Environment and Climate Change ministry launched work to update the national radiological and nuclear emergency preparedness and response plan, with international technical support.