UK maritime agency reports incident involving tanker off Oman

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Tuesday that it had received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces approximately 121 nautical miles east of Duqm, Oman, as the region continues to experience heightened military activity affecting maritime navigation.

Initial reports indicate that the tanker was involved in an interaction related to ongoing military operations in the area. The agency confirmed that relevant authorities are aware of the incident and that investigations are underway.

The incident comes amid ongoing disruptions to maritime traffic since the outbreak of conflict at the end of February, with Iran significantly impeding passage through threats and attacks on vessels, while US forces have repeatedly targeted Iranian ships.

UKMTO has urged vessels operating in the region to review the latest maritime security information and monitor developments in the operational environment, given the continued military activity.