Ship attacked off Oman coast

A container ship was attacked 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman, with the crew unharmed and no fire or damage reported.

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15 nautical miles northeast of Oman

Updated

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 08:53 UTC

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An Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) gunboat has attacked a commercial container vessel approximately 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency confirmed the incident, reporting the crew was unharmed and no fire or environmental damage occurred. This attack continues a pattern of Iranian aggression against shipping in the strategic waters of the Strait of Hormuz region.

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