United Arab Emirates National Guard Rescues 22 People from Burning Cargo Ship in Gulf of Oman
ABU DHABI, November 8, 2026 (VoM News): Atleast, 22 people were recsued by ‘The United Arab Emirates’ National Guard after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman.
In a statement posted on X, the National Guard said it responded to a distress report from the vessel’s crew after a fire was reported on board.
Specialised teams located the ship and rescued all 22 people, who were identified as Arab nationals, the statement said.
The rescued individuals received first aid before being handed over to the relevant authorities. All were reported to be in stable condition.
So, far, the National Guard did not disclose the cause of the fire or provide details about the vessel.
The incident comes amid heightened maritime tensions in the region after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that two oil tankers had struck mines and caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz.
The IRGC alleged that the vessels had attempted to navigate an unauthorised route through the waterway with their navigation and positioning systems switched off. It said one tanker was struck east of the strait and the other inside it, accusing both vessels of multiple violations.
There was no confirmation that the UAE rescue operation was connected to the incidents involving the two tankers.
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