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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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The Maritime Executive broke the news in on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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