The UK Maritime Trade Operations announced on Sunday that a fire broke out on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman following an incident on Saturday. The authority stated in a statement that it received a "late report" of the incident occurring 8 nautical miles northwest of Khasab city in Oman.
Military authorities reported that the tanker caught fire, leading to the evacuation of its crew, without identifying these authorities or providing details on the nature of the incident. The authority advised ships to exercise caution while navigating in the area, without mentioning the ship's name, flag, or destination.
For his part, the UAE National Guard announced on Sunday the rescue of 22 people of Arab nationalities following a fire on board a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. This came hours after the British authority announced on Saturday evening that a ship was attacked in the Gulf of Oman, 18 nautical miles from the UAE.
These developments come amid escalating security threats to navigation in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, following a series of attacks targeting commercial vessels in recent months. These events coincide with ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States regarding navigation in the strait, which is one of the most important strategic routes for energy and global trade transport.
On February 28, the United States and Israel started a war on Iran, which resulted in thousands of deaths, according to Tehran, which responded by attacking Israel and what it said were American military facilities in Arab countries. Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 18 and began negotiations, but they are stalled due to disagreements over guarantees for freedom and security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Anadolu Agency
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