UKMTO: Merchant vessels hit by disabling fire in Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman

UKMTO reports multiple merchant vessels struck by disabling fire in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, amid escalating US-Iran maritime attacks. Tehran claims it targeted eight oil tankers in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian vessels, marking a significant escalation in direct naval conflict. The incident threatens critical chokepoint shipping lanes, raising risks of supply disruptions and broader regional conflict.