Ankara: The UK Maritime Trade Operations: reported an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Indian Ocean. The agency stated, "UKMTO have received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Indian Ocean."

According to Anadolu Agency, the UKMTO did not disclose details regarding the nature of the incident, nor did it identify the tanker or the military forces involved. The Indian Ocean, connected to the Strait of Hormuz through the Gulf of Oman, has been a zone of recent disputes and hostilities involving the US and Iran, although there is currently no indication that these ongoing tensions are related to the reported incident.

The UKMTO advised vessels to consider the latest maritime security information and maintain awareness of the evolving operational environment. Authorities are aware of the incident, and relevant investigations remain ongoing, as stated by the UKMTO.