Oman’s navy rescues 16 crew from Saudi vessel struck by Iran
A Royal Navy of Oman vessel supported the tanker's 25-member crew, evacuated 16 members, and ensured they received necessary medical care.
In a recent incident, Oman's navy successfully rescued 16 crew members from a Saudi oil tanker that was attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack resulted in the death of two Filipino sailors on board the tanker, according to Saudi Arabia's national shipping firm. Oman's Maritime Security Centre reported that a Royal Navy vessel provided logistical support to the tanker's 25-member crew and ensured the provision of necessary medical care to the rescued 16 crew members.
The statement did not reveal the fate of the remaining crew members. The incident occurred in the midst of ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, which have been at an impasse for six months. Iran has been disrupting traffic in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, while the US has maintained a counter-blockade of Iranian ports.
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