The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported late Sunday into Monday that an explosion occurred near an oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, though no injuries were recorded. In a statement posted on X, the agency said the vessel’s crew reported hearing a blast “directly alongside the ship,” but confirmed that both the tanker and its crew remained safe. The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined. UKMTO noted the incident took place about 20 nautical miles (37 kilometers) northeast of Khasab, Oman. The report comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, where a series of recent attacks on commercial vessels and oil tankers has raised growing concerns over the safety of navigation in one of the world’s most vital energy corridors.