An explosion was reported near a vessel off the coast of Oman, according to the British maritime authorities.
A statement said the incident occurred 60 nautical miles from Muscat. A minor fuel leak followed the blast, while the crew and passengers remained safe.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards shot down a US MQ-9 drone and also opened fire on an American F-35 fighter jet.
Earlier, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said air strikes were carried out in southern Iran, targeting drone launch facilities.
US forces struck Iranian drone-launch installations in southern Iran, while Iranian mine-laying boats were also targeted during the operation.
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