Fire breaks out after ‘unknown projectile’ hits tanker near Oman in Strait of Hormuz, crew safe
The maritime agency added that the incident was reported on Tuesday and occurred near the Omani coastal city of Khasab.
This week, an unknown projectile struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, setting off a fire, according to a British maritime agency. Efforts to extinguish the flames have been successful thus far. The incident comes amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz serving as a critical maritime route in the Middle East.
On Thursday, Iran and Oman proposed a temporary shipping corridor through the Hormuz, while the United States asserted control over the strategic waterway. The situation highlights the ongoing diplomatic efforts and military posturing in the region.
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