The UAE National Guard said on Sunday that its Coast Guard Group had rescued all 22 crew members from a cargo vessel after receiving a report of a fire on board. According to the statement, all those rescued were Arab nationals.
The National Guard said its Coast Guard Group immediately dispatched specialised response teams after receiving an emergency call from the ship’s crew.
The teams located the vessel, reached it and brought all 22 people to safety. They also provided first aid before handing the crew members over to the relevant authorities.
All 22 rescued individuals were in stable condition, the statement added.
The National Guard described the operation as evidence of its personnel’s readiness and operational capabilities. It said the response reflected its commitment to acting quickly during maritime emergencies, protecting lives and strengthening safety and security at sea.
Iran Reports Mine Strikes
Separately, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said late Saturday that two oil tankers had caught fire after striking naval mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the IRGC, the vessels had switched off their navigation and positioning systems and attempted to travel along an unauthorised route.
The Iranian force accused both tankers of committing multiple violations. It said one vessel was struck east of the Strait of Hormuz, while the other hit a mine inside the waterway.
The statement did not provide further details about the tankers, their crews or the extent of the damage.
US Forces Disable Ship
In a separate development, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces had disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after its crew allegedly ignored repeated warnings and attempted to breach the US naval blockade against Iran.
CENTCOM identified the vessel as the St Kitts-flagged M/V Huda. According to the command, a US military aircraft fired precision munitions at the ship’s stern, leaving it unable to continue operating.
CENTCOM said the crew had been instructed to leave the targeted areas before the strike. It added that the vessel had attempted to leave regional waters after making a port call in Iran.
Iran Says Two Tankers and Tugboat Caught Fire in Strait of Hormuz
The US command said its forces continued to enforce the naval blockade against Iran. Since July, 147 commercial vessels had reportedly been redirected after complying with US orders, while five merchant ships that refused to comply had been disabled.
CENTCOM also claimed that US forces had destroyed 10 Iranian commercial oil tankers allegedly connected to a multibillion-dollar shadow network operated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The command urged ships operating near Iranian coastal areas and surrounding waters to follow warnings issued by US forces.
However, the statement did not disclose the condition of the Huda’s crew or provide details about the full extent of the vessel’s damage.
Iranian Navy: Hours ago, two offending tankers that passed through the unsafe part of Strait of Hormuz with their navigation systems off suffered severe damage and stopped after hitting sea mines.
— IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) (@iribnews_irib) November 7, 2026
Explosions Reported in Iran
Meanwhile, several explosions were reportedly heard in Qeshm and Jask, in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province, on Saturday.
Iran’s Fars News Agency reported the explosions, citing local sources. However, the agency said their nature and exact locations remained unclear.
The initial report did not provide information about possible casualties or damage.
The incidents come amid heightened maritime tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, where shipping activity has become a focus of regional security concerns.
