India, Aug. 3 -- Fresh concerns over maritime security have emerged near the Strait of Hormuz after a tanker reported hearing an explosion close to the vessel off the coast of Oman. The incident comes at a time when the strategic shipping corridor remains under intense international scrutiny due to heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.

While the vessel and its crew escaped unharmed, the latest alert has renewed fears over the safety of commercial shipping in one of the world's busiest energy routes.

US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Explosion Reported Near Tanker Off Oman

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a report from the master of a tanker after an explosion was heard near the vessel ...