Oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman boarded by 'armed unauthorised' men in military uniforms

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKTMO) has reported that an oil tanker has been boarded by 4-5 "armed unauthorised persons" in military uniforms and masks on Thursday morning (January 11th) off the coast of Oman. 

UKTMO reported receiving a report from the ship's security manager of hearing "unknown voices over the phone". 

It is reported by media organisations that Iran and Oman did not immediately acknowledge the boarding.

UKMTO WARNING 006/JAN/2024 UPDATE 002https://t.co/6a9TLpaLrg#MaritimeSecurity #MarSec pic.twitter.com/Io4tgI4EIV

— United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) (@UK_MTO) January 11, 2024