Missile

Missile event in Gulf of Oman, 10 nautical miles east of Fujairah area, United Arab Emirates on Tue 3rd March 2026

3rd March 2026

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The product tanker Libra Trader experienced a near-miss explosion while operating about 10 nautical miles east of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on March 3, 2026 at 2220 UTC. According to the UKMTO report, the tanker encountered a loud blast and debris from an unknown projectile that was discovered on the vessel’s deck.

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( Gulf of Oman, 10 nautical miles east of Fujairah area )

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