Attack on Three Tankers, Northern Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-09-05 00:01:00 CW Alert 002- (Sep 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO/Open Source
The UKMTO have reported that several merchant vessels have been subject to disabling fire as part of ongoing military activity in the Northern Arabian Gulf [ in the area of Kharg Island, Iran] and Gulf of Oman (exact position not specified). The UKMTO are unable to confirm if any casualties or environmental impact has occurred at this time. Authorities are aware and relevant investigations remain ongoing. UPDATE: Open-sources have reported that US CENTCOM disabled three Tankers. One Tanker was disabled 6 NM off Kharg Island, Iran and two Tankers were disabled in the Gulf of Oman [exact time and position not specified). All three vessel crews have been reported safe.
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