UK body reports ship incident near Oman amid rising tensions

22 April, 2026, 05:00 pm

Last modified: 22 April, 2026, 06:27 pm

UK body reports ship incident near Oman amid rising tensions

22 April, 2026, 05:00 pm

Last modified: 22 April, 2026, 06:27 pm

A container ship was reportedly fired upon near Oman, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. A gunboat linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps allegedly caused heavy damage. The crew is safe, but the incident raises concerns over rising tensions and risks to global shipping routes.

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