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Centcom says Iranian oil tanker has sunk in Gulf of Oman

Centcom says Iranian oil tanker has sunk in Gulf of Oman The US Central Command (Centcom) said that an Iranian oil tanker, M/T Kylo, sunk in the Gulf of Oman and "joined Iran’s navy at the bottom of the sea". "Thanks to the precision and professionalism of American service members, the M/T Kylo sank in the Gulf of Oman today," Centcom wrote on X, posting a video of a tanker ablaze and sinking.…

UKMTO has reported that several merchant vessels in the northern Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman were subjected to disabling fire amid ongoing military activity in the region. However, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) was unable to confirm any casualties or environmental impact from the incident. The advisory advises mariners to consult the latest maritime security information and remain vigilant due to the evolving operational environment in the area.

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