A vessel sailing outbound through the Strait of Hormuz caught fire about 25 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, according to UKMTO. The incident comes amid reports of attacks on commercial shipping, raising concerns over maritime safety in the region
Yemen’s Houthi group claimed responsibility for attacking two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, alleging the vessels violated newly imposed maritime restrictions. The Houthis said missiles and drones caused fires on the ships, though the claims remain unverified.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Iran’s Ambassador to India after Indian-flagged vessels, including a crude oil tanker, came under fire from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz. While the crew remained safe, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed multiple incidents, including a container ship hit by a projectile.
