Unknown radio broadcast orders ships to leave UAE anchorages; UKMTO flags incident

UKMTO reports that vessels near Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, received radio instructions to leave anchorages, but the source of the broadcast is unknown. This is an unusual and potentially hostile maritime incident in a region already tense due to Iran-related threats. The ambiguity of the source raises concerns about possible spoofing or a precursor to an attack, warranting heightened maritime security vigilance.