Fighting with Iran has spread to tankers at sea. Ships are coming under fire around the busy Strait of Hormuz.

"The Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight (IMO 9330020) was "targeted" a few miles north of the Khasab port in Oman, the country's Maritime Security Center said, adding that the 20-person crew was evacuated. At least four people were injured. An official with Operation Aspides, the European Union's counter-Houthi mission, told Business Insider that Omani authorities carried out the rescue operations."

"The incident marked the first time that a ship had come under fire since the US and Israel began a strike campaign against Iran on Saturday morning. Tehran has retaliated by launching missiles and drones across the Middle East. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, an element of the Royal Navy, has reported at least two additional attacks off the coast of Oman."

"Iran has a history of carrying out attacks against ships near the Strait of Hormuz, including with its Shahed one-way attack drones, which have gained notoriety as Russia uses them extensively in Ukraine. Its proxies have also attacked commercial vessels. The incidents underscore the new risk to shipping near the Strait of Hormuz."

Escalating Middle East tensions have created a new threat to maritime commerce near the Strait of Hormuz. The Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight was targeted north of Khasab port in Oman, resulting in the evacuation of its 20-person crew with at least four injuries. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported at least two additional vessel attacks involving unknown projectiles off Oman's coast. These incidents represent the first attacks since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday, with Tehran retaliating through missile and drone launches. The Skylight had been previously sanctioned by the US Treasury for illegally transporting Iranian oil. Major shipping companies are now avoiding this critical oil route due to safety concerns, as Iran has a documented history of attacking ships in the region using drones and proxy forces.

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