Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, has called for the complete and unconditional opening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of the global economic repercussions of ongoing navigation restrictions.
The Israeli military has issued an urgent warning to all vessels in the maritime area between Tyre and Ras Naqoura in Lebanon, citing the risk of an imminent attack. Ships are advised to move immediately north of Tyre for their safety.
Iran-backed Houthis have launched attacks on Israeli targets, threatening navigation in the Red Sea and complicating the regional conflict. These developments come at a time when global shipping routes are under increasing pressure.
The British Maritime Trade Operations reported that an oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 17 nautical miles north of Ras Laffan in Qatar. The crew is safe, and damage to the vessel is limited.
Two vessels were attacked in the Gulf waters, reflecting escalating tensions in the region. A Kuwaiti oil tanker caught fire, while a Liberian container ship reported no damage.