OfficialShipping, energy & marketsGulf of Oman
Iranian navy reports a tanker on fire in the Gulf of Oman
- Mountain Time
- Local time
- 4:20 PM in Muscat
- Where
- Gulf of Oman
Iran's navy said its surveillance teams identified an oil tanker on fire east of the Strait of Hormuz in an area it described as prohibited. The navy alleged that the vessel had switched off its tracking systems. It did not identify the tanker or explain how the fire started; the report does not establish that Iran attacked it.
Why it matters
The reported fire creates a new potential navigation hazard for ships approaching Hormuz; the vessel's identity and the cause of the fire remain unconfirmed.
Source
- CBS Newscbsnews.comPublished
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