UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received reports that multiple merchant vessels in the northern Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman were struck by "disabling fire", describing the incidents as part of ongoing military activity in the area.

2026-09-06

UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received reports that multiple merchant vessels in the northern Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman were struck by "disabling fire", describing the incidents as part of ongoing military activity in the area. UKMTO said it could not yet confirm casualties or environmental damage; investigations are ongoing.