A Somali ship that was transporting goods attacked in the Hormuz Strait

A Somali cargo ship attacked in the Hormuz Strait

A cargo ship carrying Somali traders from Dubai is reported to have come under attack while approaching the shores of Oman.

The ship named Sky Quba was heading towards the city of Bosaso. Officials from the company that owned the ship stated that the vessel has now capsized, but the seafarers on board were rescued, although two of them were injured in the attack.

Star Said Bootaan, one of the officials from the company that owned the ship, spoke to the BBC.

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The Hormuz Strait is a waterway connecting Iran and the Sultanate of Oman. Although its length from start to finish is approximately 50 kilometers, the width at its midpoint is about 40 kilometers, yet this central part is sufficient for large vessels to navigate.

The map or route for ships indicates that it is a safe passage to enter and exit the strait, and a designated area for large oil tankers.

Generally, large vessels must navigate through a passage no wider than 10 kilometers.

When oil tankers pass through the Gulf, they approach the islands of Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb, which are two disputed areas between Iran and Arab states.

Many experts believe that taking military action is the most feasible way to disrupt maritime traffic, as this has occurred previously during the Iran-Iraq war that took place between 1980 and 1988.