Oman Withdraws Attacked Vessel, Seeks Crew
Oman announced the withdrawal of an oil tanker after extinguishing a fire that broke out aboard it as a result of an attack targeting the vessel. Efforts are ongoing to search for two missing crew members. The tanker, flying the Panamanian flag, was attacked by an unidentified projectile while traversing the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in a fire in its engine room and caused damage. The Royal Oman Navy evacuated 23 crew members and provided medical care for them. Authorities have not specified the time of the attack, but international reports confirmed similar incidents in the region. Since the beginning of the Middle Eastern conflict, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, and the United States has responded with a blockade of Iranian ports to prevent supplies from reaching the country. Oman also announced the postponement of a meeting between Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council countries that was scheduled to discuss maritime security in this vital passage.
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