On Wednesday, a distressing incident unfolded off the coast of Muscat, Oman, as shots were fired at a tanker, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reports. The targeted vessel, the Richmond Voyager, is a Bahamas-flagged oil tanker owned by a Greek company and managed by a US entity. Thankfully, the crew and the tanker remained unharmed despite the alarming attack.
The incident is a stark reminder of the persistent security challenges in the Gulf region. Over the past few years,...