Oman Warns of Suspected Floating Mine in Hormuz, Reinforcing Shipping Industry Fears

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Oman's Maritime Security Centre issued a navigation warning due to a suspected naval mine sighting near the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters, heightening concerns in the shipping sector. The incident underscores ongoing security risks in a strategically critical global shipping corridor.

Oman’s Maritime Security Centre (MSC) on Saturday issued a navigation warning after a floating object suspected to be a naval mine was sighted within Omani territorial waters near the Strait...