ALWAGHT- On Tuesday, Western media reported an attempted interception by armed boats of a vessel near Oman.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Tuesday that multiple small armed craft attempted to intercept a commercial vessel approximately 16 nautical miles north of Oman.
The incident took place within the inbound traffic lane of the Strait of Hormuz. The agency stated the vessel did not comply with VHF radio contact attempts and proceeded on its route. No further details have been released as the investigation continues.
