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11 Oct 2026, 21:26

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an urgent warning about a "drone attack" on an oil tanker near the port of Sohar in Oman. According to an update from this regulatory body, the incident has officially been classified as an "attack" following confirmation of a direct hit by a drone on the tanker.

The report states that local Omani authorities are assisting in the evacuation of the ship's crew, but as of the release of this announcement, there is no precise assessment of the extent of the damages, potential casualties, or environmental impacts.

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The public relations office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced an explosion and fire on an oil tanker, stating: "A shuttle-type oil tanker carrying 750,000 barrels of crude oil attempted to pass through an unauthorized route, disregarding warnings and alerts from the IRGC Navy, and collided with a sea mine, resulting in a severe explosion and fire."

According to Fars News Agency, this is the third oil tanker in recent days that has caught fire due to collisions with sea mines as a result of "violating warnings and navigating through unapproved routes."

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