Qatar's response after the attack on an oil tanker carrying liquefied natural gas According to Ferraro, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack on the country's liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker in the Persian Gulf and considered it a dangerous action that threatens the safety of shipping and the security of energy supplies around the world. The ministry announced that Qatar reserves its right to take the necessary measures, in accordance with international laws, in order to protect its assets and safeguard its interests. The Qatari gas transport company also announced that the liquid gas ship "Al-Meida" was hit by an unknown missile while passing through the Persian Gulf on the night of Friday, October 30. According to this company's announcement, none of the crew members were injured and the incident did not cause environmental damage.