@jolyonUKMTO issued a warning about a vessel on fire 8 nautical miles northwest of Kumzar, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz. This confirms that Iran is attacking commercial ships in the strait. Writer: Oliver
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UKMTO warning ship on fire Strait of Hormuz
Photo by @jolyon· Jul 20, 2026· Iran
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This is a UKMTO WARNING about suspicious activity. The image displays a map of the Persian Gulf region, highlighting an area near Kumzar, Oman, with a red circle indicating a reported incident. The text details a report of a vessel on fire, received from military authorities, and advises vessels to transit with caution. The mood is serious and informative, typical of a maritime alert. Visually notable is the prominent red marker on the map and the clear text overlays providing all the necessary details. ON-SCREEN TEXT: UKMTO WARNING 092-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY Report Date: 19 Jul 2026 Report Time: 2245UTC Issue Date: 19 Jul 2026 Source: Military authorities Kumzar, Oman [email protected] +44 (0)2392 222060 +44 7779 966976 | +44 7585
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