A cargo vessel is currently on fire off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, according to an urgent alert issued by the British military’s UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
Key Details:
Incident 1: A merchant ship reported a fire in the engine room approximately 36 nautical miles north of Dubai.
Incident 2: Another vessel reported fire 14 nautical miles west of Mina Saqr (Ras al-Khaimah area).
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UKMTO has issued a strong warning to all vessels in the region to exercise extreme caution due to the heightened threat of Iranian attacks (drones, missiles, or fast-attack craft).
No casualties have been reported so far.
