Iran Proxies BLOW Oil Tanker Off Fujairah; CHILLING Moment Near Strait of Hormuz on Camera

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Tensions are rising in the Gulf of Oman after a projectile struck an oil tanker off the coast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. The vessel, anchored near the Strait of Hormuz, sustained minor damage, but no injuries or oil spill were reported.    According to UKMTO, the incident occurred in a high-traffic maritime zone, prompting an urgent advisory to all vessels in the area. Ships have been warned to remain vigilant as security risks increase across key global oil routes.    While no group has claimed responsibility, analysts suggest the strike follows a pattern of recent attacks linked to escalating tensions involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel. Fujairah, a crucial oil hub outside the Strait of Hormuz, has seen multiple incidents in recent days, raising concerns over global energy supply and maritime security.    With nearly 20% of the world’s oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz, any disruption could have major global implications. Shipping companies and oil markets are now on high alert as the situation continues to evolve.     #Fujairah #OilTanker #StraitOfHormuz #BreakingNews #GulfTensions #MaritimeSecurity #OilCrisis #GlobalShipping #Iran #UAE #UKMTO #MiddleEast #EnergyCrisis #WorldNews  ~HT.318~ED.103~PR.462~GR.508~

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00:23Tensions are rising sharply in the Gulf of Oman

00:27after an oil tanker was struck by a projectile off the coast of Fujairah

00:32in the United Arab Emirates.

00:35The incident occurred late on March 16, 2026,

00:40when the vessel was anchored roughly 23 nautical miles east of Fujairah,

00:45near one of the world's busiest oil transit corridors.

00:51According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations,

00:55or UKMTO, the tanker was not in transit but stationary,

01:02likely awaiting berthing or further orders in a high-traffic anchorage zone

01:06near the Strait of Hormuz.

01:09The projectile impact caused minor structural damage to the vessel.

01:14However, there were no reports of fire, explosion, flooding,

01:19or loss of stability on board.

01:22All crew members are safe and accounted for, with no injuries reported.

01:28Authorities have also confirmed that there has been no oil spill

01:32or environmental damage following the strike.

01:35In response, UKMTO issued an urgent advisory to vessels in the area,

01:42warning of heightened risks and urging ships to maintain maximum vigilance,

01:48report suspicious activity, and take defensive precautions if necessary.

01:54While no group has officially claimed responsibility for the attack,

01:59maritime security analysts and Western sources suggest the strike bears the hallmarks

02:05of operations previously linked to Iran or Iran-backed groups,

02:11though Tehran has denied involvement in similar incidents.

02:15This comes amid escalating regional tensions tied to the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict,

02:23with multiple attacks targeting energy infrastructure and commercial shipping across the Gulf.

02:31Fujaira, a critical oil storage and export hub located just outside the Strait of Hormuz,

02:39has faced repeated drone and projectile incidents in recent days,

02:44raising alarms over the safety of global oil supply routes.

02:48Shipping companies, insurers, and energy traders are now on high alert

02:54as repeated attacks threaten to drive up war risk premiums and destabilize supply chains.

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