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The British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident involving a cargo vessel and military forces in the Gulf of Oman, approximately 33 kilometres east of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, according to Walla reporting. The incident occurred on Sunday night.

At the time of the report, the status of the crew and any damage to the vessel remained unknown. The UKMTO did not immediately provide details on which military forces were involved or the nature of the encounter.

This incident adds to ongoing concerns about maritime security in the strategic Gulf waters, a region of critical international importance for global shipping.

Sources: Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Ynet

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