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UKMTO: Multiple vessels hit by disabling fire in Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman
Middle East Eye·AE · OM · IR·about 10 hours ago
UKMTO reports attacks on several commercial vessels in the Persian and Oman Gulfs, indicating a coordinated maritime threat. The nature of the attacks and responsible actors are unconfirmed, but the incident raises risks for shipping in a critical chokepoint. This follows a pattern of regional maritime tensions, though the scale of multiple simultaneous attacks marks an escalation.
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