U.S. fighter jets attacked Iranian cargo and fishing vessels near Muscat, Oman, according to reports from Iranian media and officials [1].
The incident marks a significant escalation in maritime tensions between the two nations, following previous reports of strikes on Iranian oil tankers.
The attacks occurred near the Kasap port area of the Muscat Governorate [1]. According to the semi-official Mehr News agency, the strikes resulted in six injuries [1]. Additionally, six people are reported missing [1].
Iranian officials linked the event to a pattern of aggression, saying the U.S. continued these attacks following earlier strikes on an Iranian oil tanker [1]. The affected vessels were operating in the vicinity of the Iranian southern port city of Bandar Lengeh, and the Omani coast [1].
In response to the strikes, the Iranian foreign ministry said the military is at "1,000% readiness" [1]. This statement underscores the high state of alert maintained by Iranian forces in the region.
Neither the U.S. military nor the Omani government has issued a public statement confirming the specific details of the engagement as of this report. The reported casualties and missing persons remain the primary focus of Iranian authorities as they assess the damage to the cargo and fishing fleets [1].
“the military is at "1,000% readiness"”
This incident reflects the volatile security environment in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters. By claiming a state of total military readiness, Iran is signaling a deterrent posture to prevent further strikes, while the targeting of non-military cargo and fishing vessels increases the risk of miscalculation between the two powers.
