The UK Maritime Trade Operations announced on Saturday evening that it received a report of a ship being attacked in the Gulf of Oman, 18 nautical miles from the UAE. The authority confirmed in its official statement that the report concerns an incident involving a bulk cargo carrier and military forces, located approximately 18 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates.
In the same context, the authority noted that the condition of the crew members, the extent of damage, and the potential environmental impact remain unknown at this time. It stated that relevant authorities are aware of the incident, while ongoing investigations continue without explicitly identifying those authorities.
For its part, the authority advised ships to take into account the latest maritime security information and maintain full awareness of developments in the changing operational environment. This warning came earlier on the same day, when the US military announced targeting a commercial ship in the Gulf of Oman, disabling it on grounds that it attempted to violate the naval blockade imposed by Washington on Iran.
These developments come amid escalating security risks threatening navigation in the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and surrounding waterways, following a series of attacks and incidents targeting commercial ships in recent months. These events coincide with ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important strategic passages for energy and global trade transport.
The United States and Israel had started a war against Iran on February 28, leading to a ceasefire in April, but clashes resumed between Washington and Tehran in July, amid stalled negotiations despite both sides signing a memorandum of understanding in mid-June.
Source: Anadolu Agency
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