Gulf Of Oman: Three Ships On Fire Near Strait Of Hormuz Amid Israel-Iran Tensions? Photos Appear
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The Strait of Hormuz lies between Oman and Iran and links the Gulf north of it with the Gulf of Oman to the south and the Arabian Sea beyond.
As Israel and Iran attack each other for a fifth straight day, British maritime security firm Ambrey on Tuesday said it was aware of an incident that occurred 22 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates, near the Strait of Hormuz, reported news agency Reuters.
The strait lies between Oman and Iran and links the Gulf north of it with the Gulf of Oman to the south and the Arabian Sea beyond.
Several photos of the incident are circulating on social media, which show three ships on fire off the coast of Iran in the Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz. However, News18 can not independently verify the authenticity of the claims.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) Map also appears to confirm three fires in the Gulf of Oman.
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