Oman rescues 25 from burning tanker as Iran halts vessels

· Shipping · Oman · Iran

Oman rescued 25 crew members from a burning crude oil tanker, providing them with medical care, while Iran halted tankers, The Straits Times reported. An Iranian official said separately that the US had attacked two fishing boats near Qeshm Island, according to state media. The incidents come amid heightened tensions in Gulf waters linked to the war between the US and Iran, which has disrupted shipping in the region. The report did not specify the cause of the tanker fire or the nationalities of the crew.

Why it matters：Gulf waters carry a large share of global oil, so attacks and vessel seizures there raise insurance costs and threaten energy supplies far beyond the region.

Key points

  • Oman rescued 25 crew members and provided medical care.
  • Iran halted tankers, according to the report.
  • An Iranian official said the US attacked two fishing boats near Qeshm Island.

Sources (original reporting)

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