Oman Rescues 25 Crew from Burning Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Oman saves 25 sailors after crude oil tanker catches fire in the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions and maritime incidents.
POLICY WIRE — MUSCAT, Oman — Oman’s Maritime Security Centre announced that it had rescued 25 sailors from a crude oil tanker that caught fire after an attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday.
The vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile near the strait, igniting the engine room and prompting the rescue. Omani authorities responded swiftly, evacuating all crew members to safety.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the waterway, as Iran reports that three oil tankers were halted and other maritime attacks have been reported since the war began on February 28 following U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
