Crude Oil Tanker Attacked off Coast of Oman; Crew Reported Safe

A crude oil tanker has been attacked off the coast of Oman, German newspaper Handelsblatt and Greek news outlet Naftemporiki reported. According to the reports, all crew members aboard the vessel are safe and were not injured in the incident.

The strike is part of a near-daily series of attacks against maritime shipping in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz amid the war involving Iran, further intensifying concerns over navigation safety across the region's shipping lanes.

The identity of the tanker, the extent of the damage sustained, and the parties responsible for the attack have not yet been released.