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Oman

Escalation 4/100EscalatingUpdated 1 minute ago

Oman has 6 recorded conflict incidents in the last 7 days with no fatalities reported, giving it an escalation score of 4 out of 100 and an escalating trend. 1 of those was in the last 24 hours.

Incidents · 24h
1
Incidents · 7d
6
Fatalities · 24h
0
Fatalities · 7d
0

Situation synthesis

Multiple vessels near the Omani coast, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz and areas east of Khasab and southeast of Kumzar, have been struck or targeted by unknown projectiles or explosions. One fire on a vessel was extinguished with no environmental impact reported, and at least one tanker and cargo vessel were reported safe despite the incidents. There are indications that one attempted strike involved a projectile that exploded near a tanker without causing damage or casualties.

Synthesised by AI across every recorded incident in this country, grounded in the reports listed below.

Recorded incidents

  1. explosion18 nautical miles east of Khasab

    UKMTO has received a report of a vessel struck by an unknown projectile 18 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman. A fire broke out but has been extinguished. No environmental impact has ...

  2. explosionKumzar

    UKMTO reports that a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz heard two explosions about 9 nautical miles southeast of Kumzar, Oman. The vessel and crew were reported safe. @wfwitness 💧 Ra...

  3. unknown

    #BREAKING 🇮🇷❌🇴🇲🚢 – UKMTO confirmed a cargo vessel was struck minutes ago 20 nautical miles off the Omani coast. The office did not specify whether the crew is safe or whether the vessel sustai...

  4. unknown

    UKMTO reports a vessel was hit by an unknown projectile near Oman. @wfwitness 💧 Rainbet.com the #1 Non-KYC Crypto Casino & Sportsbook @rainbetcom +18

  5. missile launchStrait of Hormuz

    ❌🇴🇲🚢 – Iran appears to have attempted to strike a tanker using the Omani route in the Strait of Hormuz, but the projectile exploded close to the vessel and couldn't produce damage or casualt...

  6. explosion20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab

    UKMTO reports an incident 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, after the master of a tanker reported hearing an explosion in close proximity to the vessel.

  7. unknownStrait of Hormuz

    Bloomberg: A Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker, the Gaslog Shanghai, was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed ...

  8. explosion21 nautical miles from Khasab

    UKMTO reported another incident, this time 21 nautical miles away from Khasab, Oman. A large plume of water, in addition to an explosion, was detected near a vessel; however, the vessel ...

  9. missile impactLima

    — UKMTO announces a tanker was struck by a projectile 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman, on the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz. The engine room was damaged as a result o...

  10. unknown11 nautical miles northeast of Lima

    UKMTO reports a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile about 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman. The attack damaged the vessel’s engine room, leaving it not under command. No ...