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Tanker Reports Hearing Two Explosions in Strait of Hormuz — UKMTO
A Malta-flagged tanker is seen near Daesan Port in Seosan, South Korea, Friday, May 8, 2026
UKMTO issued an “ATTACK” warning after receiving a late report of an incident 9 nautical miles southeast of Kumzar, Oman.The master of a tanker reported hearing two explosions while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
UKMTO said the crew and vessel are safe, with no environmental damage reported.
Vessels have been advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.
