Oman’s navy says it rescued 25 crew from vessel ‘targeted’ off Musandam

• Oman's navy rescued 25 crew members from a Panamanian-flagged vessel that was reportedly targeted off the coast of Musandam.
• The vessel caught fire, and the rescued crew members were evacuated and provided with medical care.

Oman's navy has rescued 25 crew members from a Panamanian-flagged vessel that was targeted and caught fire off the country's northern coast, according to a statement from Oman's military.

The incident occurred 106 nautical miles (196 kilometers) off the coast of Musandam Governorate, Oman's northernmost region.

The military said the vessel caught fire following the attack, prompting a rescue operation to evacuate those on board.

All 25 crew members were evacuated and provided with medical care, the statement added.

Omani authorities did not provide further details about the circumstances of the incident or identify those responsible for targeting the vessel.