Oman evacuates crew of tanker set ablaze near Hormuz
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Oman evacuates crew of tanker set ablaze near Hormuz Oman said on Friday it had rescued 25 sailors from a merchant ship that was targeted and set ablaze, as Iran reported three oil tankers had been halted while crossing the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
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Neutral
Oman’s Maritime Security Centre stated that its navy evacuated 25 crew members from the Panamanian-flagged merchant ship Riti after it was targeted and caught fire. The statement noted that the crew received medical care. Concurrently, Iran reported that three oil tankers were halted while crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian official
Iran reported that three oil tankers were halted while crossing the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. Concurrently, Oman stated that the merchant ship Riti was targeted, leading to a fire that required the evacuation of its 25 crew members.
Israeli
Oman reported that the merchant ship Riti was targeted and set ablaze near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the evacuation of its 25 crew members. This incident occurred as Iran reported that three oil tankers had been halted while crossing the blockaded waterway.
Western
Oman’s Maritime Security Centre reported that its navy evacuated 25 crew members from the Panamanian-flagged merchant ship Riti after it was targeted and set ablaze near the Strait of Hormuz. The statement noted that the rescued sailors were provided with medical care. Concurrently, Iran reported that three oil tankers had been halted while crossing the blockaded strait.
Gulf Arab
Oman’s Maritime Security Centre reported that its navy evacuated 25 crew members from the merchant ship Riti after it was targeted and set ablaze near the Strait of Hormuz. The statement noted that the rescued sailors were provided with medical care. Concurrently, Iran reported that three oil tankers had been halted while crossing the blockaded strait.
Global South
The evacuation of 25 sailors from the merchant ship Riti by Oman’s navy highlights the severe disruption to maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz. With Iran reporting that three oil tankers have been halted amid the blockade, the incident underscores the urgent need for de-escalation to protect global energy supplies and regional stability.
Humanitarian / anti-war
Twenty-five sailors were rescued and provided with medical care after their merchant ship was targeted and set ablaze near the Strait of Hormuz. As these crew members were evacuated, Iran reported that three oil tankers had been halted while crossing the blockaded waterway.
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Oman evacuates crew of tanker set ablaze near Hormuz Oman said on Friday it had rescued 25 sailors from a merchant ship that was targeted and set ablaze, as Iran reported three oil tankers had been halted while crossing the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. Muscat’s navy “carried out a…
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