An oil tanker exploded near the Strait of Hormuz.

On November 6 local time, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a security alert stating that an oil tanker experienced an explosion while departing the Strait of Hormuz, and the personnel on board are safe. According to the notice, the incident occurred at 22:00 UTC on November 5. The master of the oil tanker involved reported that an explosion occurred at the waterline on the port side of the vessel. Currently, all crew members are safe, and the status of all personnel has been confirmed. The oil tanker remains capable of self-propulsion and is continuing its voyage. The UKMTO has classified the incident as an attack and reminded vessels navigating nearby to remain vigilant, proceed with caution, and report any suspicious activity immediately. Relevant authorities are currently investigating the incident, and the cause of the explosion has not yet been announced.