The U.S. military has been secretly escorting ship-to-ship oil transfers off the UAE and Oman to keep Gulf exports flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. The operation, active since early May, involves at least 92 ships, aerial and water drones, and helicopters guiding convoys to awaiting tankers. Reuters identified the two transfer points off Fujairah and Sohar through shipping data, satellite imagery, and 11 sources familiar with the effort.
A tanker caught fire in its engine room 21 nautical miles northeast of Sohar, Oman, according to UKMTO. No environmental damage reported. Investigation underway.
UKMTO: Tanker on fire 20NM northeast of Sohar, Oman. One casualty and two crew members missing. Local authorities assisting with evacuation.
This comes just one day after Iran’s Foreign Minister warned foreign forces in the region.
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