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According to Reuters on June 28, the Qatari Ministry of Interior confirmed that one Qatari citizen died and another was injured during the search for the missing vessel.
The ministry stated that the coast guard launched a search after receiving a report that the vessel, carrying two individuals, had not returned as scheduled. The vessel was located early that morning.
Investigations revealed that the deceased was fatally injured by debris related to a military operation in the area. The other occupant, an Arab resident, was injured and transported to a hospital.
The Qatari Ministry of Interior announced that it is continuing its investigation in accordance with legal procedures. However, the specific location of the incident, the source of the debris, and the entity conducting the military operation have not been disclosed.
This incident occurred amid ongoing disagreements between the U.S. and Iran regarding navigation conditions in the Strait of Hormuz and the scope of military operations, even after the signing of a ceasefire memorandum of understanding (MOU). Qatar has been mediating ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran alongside Pakistan.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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