UKMTO reports incident 20 nautical miles off Oman coast — assessed as likely Iranian strike

The British Maritime Trade Operations reported an incident 20 nautical miles off the coast of Oman, according to a regional monitoring account. The report assesses it as likely an Iranian strike against a vessel attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz without permission. No details on the vessel or the nature of the event have been released.

4 developments

1. 18:17 · 10 JunLatest

   Indian embassy confirms vessel hit and is in contact with local authorities

2. 13:56 · 10 Jun

   Vessel was reportedly struck while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

3. 13:10 · 10 Jun

   Regional monitoring assesses the incident as a likely Iranian strike.

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