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UAV event in Ras Al Khaymah, Coast of Mina Saqr area, Armenia on Sun 1st March 2026

1st March 2026

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On 1 March 2026, at around 12:00pm Muscat time, an unknown projectile (coded as drone based on previous activity) likely fired by Iranian forces (coded as IRGC by default) directly impacted the Hercules Star oil tanker (IMO: 9916135) around 17 NM northwest of Mina Saqr (coded to Coast of Mina Saqr) (Ras Al Khaymah). There were no fatalities or injuries, but the attack caused a fire on board the ship. The fire was put out and the ship continued to its next port of call.

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Ras Al Khaymah ( Coast of Mina Saqr area )

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