Boats anchored off Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, 2026. An incident involving a tanker and unspecified military forces was reported today near the Strait of Hormuz waterway, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor. — AFP pic Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here Summary An incident involving a tanker and unidentified military forces occurred near the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. This incident takes place amidst ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran concerning this critical chokepoint for global oil and gas shipping in the Gulf of Oman. First Published: Saturday, 25 Jul 2026 6:14 PM MYT DUBAI, July 25 — An incident involving a tanker and unspecified military forces was reported today near the Strait of Hormuz waterway, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor.“UKMTO have received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Gulf of Oman,” the agency said in a statement, as the United States and Iran battle over the Gulf chokepoint, which is crucial for international oil and gas shipping. — AFP