The maritime threat level in the region has been raised to “serious” following attacks on three tankers near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
According to sea-news.az that this was announced by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), under the Royal Navy, via their post on the “X” social network.
It was noted that on July 7, reports were received regarding an attack on a tanker 16 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan, UAE. The crew reported that an unidentified projectile struck the port side of the vessel as it was exiting the Gulf of Oman. The ship was able to continue its transit to the nearest port, and no casualties were reported.
Another vessel reported being struck by an unidentified projectile 6 nautical miles east of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, resulting in minor structural damage. There is no information regarding casualties or environmental damage, and the ship is currently proceeding to the nearest port.
Separately, while transiting southward through the Gulf of Oman, 8 nautical miles east of Lima, Oman, a tanker reported that an unidentified projectile struck its engine room on the port side, causing a fire.
“Pressure from the IRGC [SEPAH] in the form of radio calls and routing instructions continues, particularly against vessels with their Automatic Identification System (AIS) activated,” the organization added.
According to the UKMTO, commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has remained stable, with vessels continuing their transit via both the southern Omani corridor and the northern route under Iranian control. With U.S. support, transit operations have been carried out without interruption, despite the heightened threat level.
