Gulf of Oman: Ships on Fire Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Iran-Israel Tensions? What We Know so Far
- Multiple ships are reported to be on fire in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, according to unconfirmed reports on social media.
- Ambrey, a British maritime security firm, stated that the incident near Khor Fakkan, UAE, is not security-related, as reported by Reuters.
- NASA's FIRMS detected three active fire zones in the same area, raising concerns about the safety of this critical oil shipping route responsible for over 20% of global oil supply.
- No official confirmation has been provided regarding the cause of the fires, and regional tensions remain high amidst the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
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At least 3 ships on fire after collision in Gulf of Oman, UAE sends rescue teams
At least three ships are reportedly on fire in the Gulf of Oman following a collision between two vessels, prompting an emergency rescue operation near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to the UAE National Guard
Tankers Reportedly Ablaze Near Strait of Hormuz
Three tankers are reportedly on fire in the Gulf of Oman, according to social media posts, as cited by the Hindustan Times. Kpler energy analyst Amena Bakr said on X that a British maritime security provider had reported it was aware of an unspecified incident in the area. An outlet for shipping news published a YouTube video saying two tankers had collided in the Gulf of Oman. An X account named OSINTDefender reported that “It appears that the …
3 Ships Allegedly on Fire in Gulf of Oman Amid Israel-Iran Tensions, Maritime Firm Confirms ‘Incident’ Near UAE Coast
Reports from social media and satellite data suggest that three ships may be on fire near the Strait of Hormuz, close to Iranian waters. However, there is no official confirmation so far from any government or international maritime body.
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