英国海事贸易行动办公室（UKMTO）周二表示，一艘油轮在阿曼海岸附近与军事力量发生事故。
A tanker was involved in an incident with military forces off the coast of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said Tuesday.
该机构称，事故发生在周一格林威治标准时间1000时，地点距阿曼杜克姆以东约121海里。
It said the incident occurred Monday at 1000 GMT, approximately 121 nautical miles east of Duqm, Oman.
UKMTO表示：“报告显示，该油轮作为该地区正在进行的军事活动的一部分，遭到了互动。”该机构称，有关当局已知悉该事故，调查仍在进行中。
“Reports indicate that the tanker was subject to interaction as part of ongoing military activity in the region,” UKMTO said. The agency said authorities were aware of the incident and investigations remained ongoing.
它建议在该区域作业的船只关注最新的海上安全信息，并对不断演变的安全局势保持警惕。
It advised vessels operating in the area to monitor the latest maritime security information and remain alert to the evolving security situation.
UKMTO未提供关于互动性质或任何可能的人员伤亡和损失的细节。
UKMTO did not provide details about the nature of the interaction or any possible casualties or damage.
此次事故发生之际，在美伊军事对抗以及影响霍尔木兹海峡附近航运路线的持续安全担忧背景下，海上紧张局势升级。
The incident comes amid heightened maritime tensions following the US-Iran military confrontation and continuing security concerns affecting shipping routes near the Strait of Hormuz.