Iran Accused of Attacking Two Tankers Near Oman, Killing One and Injuring Eight, UAE Says
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense said Iran attacked two commercial tankers in a waterway near Oman’s coast, leaving one person dead and eight others injured.
According to the UAE’s statement, the incident occurred in a strategic maritime corridor near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest shipping routes for global oil and gas exports. The ministry said emergency response teams were dispatched to assist the vessels and their crews following the attack.
The UAE did not immediately provide details about the identities of the victims, the nationalities of the ships, or the type of weapons allegedly used in the incident. Iranian authorities had not publicly responded to the accusation at the time of publication.
The reported attack comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region, where shipping security has remained a major international concern due to repeated incidents involving commercial vessels.
Authorities said investigations into the attack are ongoing, and further information is expected as officials assess the damage and gather additional evidence.
