/Agencia Anadolu
A ship reported hearing two explosions off the coast of Oman while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center (UKMTO).
The British agency detailed that it received the alert late regarding the incident, which occurred about 9 nautical miles (16.7 kilometers) southeast of Kumzar, Oman. According to the report, it was the ship’s own captain who heard the detonations.
The body confirmed that both the vessel and its crew are safe, with no environmental damage recorded. In light of this, ships were advised to exercise extreme caution and report any suspicious activity in the area.
The event occurs amid growing tension around the Strait of Hormuz following the recent military clashes between the United States and Iran.
While Washington has demanded that Tehran guarantee free navigation through this strategic waterway, Iran insists that traffic along its coasts must be subject to its supervision.
On Saturday, August 1, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had canceled a planned military strike against Iran following regional mediation efforts, a claim dismissed by Iranian authorities, who denied that an agreement had been reached to reopen the strait.
