Suspected mine spotted in Omani waters near Hormuz

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A suspected naval mine has been sighted in Omani territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the issuing of a navigation warning by Oman’s Maritime Security Centre. Mariners have been urged to exercise extreme caution due to security risks in this vital shipping route.

A floating object suspected to be a naval mine has been sighted in Omani territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz. Oman’s Maritime Security Centre issued a navigation warning at the weekend after the object was spotted west of the Inshore Traffic Zone in the strait. The MSC urged all mariners to exercise extreme caution …