article author: Agencies Thu, 2026-08-06 04: 44 DUBAI: A tanker reported hearing two explosions while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Thursday, in the latest security incident affecting one of the world’s busiest oil shipping routes. UKMTO said the explosions were reported about nine nautical miles (around 16 kilometers) southeast of Kumzar, Oman, near the entrance to the strategic waterway linking the Gulf with global markets. Main category: Middle East Tags: War in Iran Strait of Hormuz Iran Oman UKMTO



