MUSCAT: A ship was struck by two unidentified projectiles off the coast of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Wednesday.
The incident occurred about 14 nautical miles north-east of Lima, Oman, the maritime security agency said. No casualties or environmental damage had been reported at the time of the announcement, UKMTO added.
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The agency did not identify the projectiles or disclose who was responsible for the incident. UKMTO advised vessels transiting the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity.
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The incident comes amid heightened maritime security concerns in the Gulf of Oman and surrounding waters, a strategically important shipping corridor connecting the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz.
The route is vital for international trade and the transportation of energy supplies, making any security threat to commercial ships a concern for global shipping.
