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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Coast Guard announced on Tuesday that it rescued 24 people from an oil tanker named ADALYNN after a collision near the Strait of Hormuz.
The accident happened in the Gulf of Oman, about 22 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan. According to a UK-based maritime security company, Ambrey, the incident was not caused by any security threat.
Sources told Reuters that three ships were involved in the crash. One ship reportedly hit two others.
This event comes during rising tensions in the region, as Iran and Israel have been exchanging attacks for several days following Israel’s major airstrikes last Friday.
Naval experts also reported an increase in electronic interference affecting the navigation systems of commercial ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz. This interference is making it harder for vessels to travel safely in the area.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow but critical waterway between Oman and Iran. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Around 20% of the world’s oil supply passes through this route daily—between 17.8 million and 20.8 million barrels—making it one of the most important shipping lanes globally.
The UAE’s National Guard said on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the rescued crew was safely brought to Khor Fakkan port using search and rescue boats.
As of early Tuesday, the UAE foreign ministry and Khor Fakkan terminal had not responded to Reuters’ request for comment.