Tankers near Oman come under fire amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US
Two tankers were reportedly attacked in waters off Oman as U.S. President Donald Trump is said to be preparing for a new wave of military strikes against Iran, according to unnamed officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. One vessel was struck near Oman overnight while another reported witnessing an explosion nearby. UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre confirmed the damage and noted no casualties or environmental impact. The attacks come amid deteriorating diplomatic relations following a failed ceasefire agreement in early July. Tensions have escalated after recent U.S. strikes on Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, which were followed by Iranian retaliatory actions against American military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. An Iranian official warned that continued U.S. naval blockades could lead to the closure of key maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict is expanding beyond traditional battlegrounds with a recent drone attack reported at Egypt’s Mediterranean port, marking the first such incident on Egyptian soil since hostilities began.
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