A tanker was struck by projectiles off the coast of Qatar in the Persian Gulf, the British military said Thursday, while Iranian state television reported that two tankers and a towboat had hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Here is the latest news from the Middle East on Thursday.

Tanker struck in Persian Gulf A tanker was struck by two projectiles off Qatar's coast in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, the British military said, adding that the status of the crew was unconfirmed.