# Several merchant vessels hit by disabling fire in Gulf and Gulf of Oman

https://mins.news/en/item/51060

- Reuters, 2026-09-09 09:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/several-merchant-vessels-hit-by-disabling-fire-gulf-gulf-oman-2026-09-09/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa1284951db2900015ec6f9

> Several merchant vessels in the northern Gulf and Gulf of Oman were struck by fire that disabled them during overnight military activity in the region, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said on Wednesday.

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