New york: The Royal Navy of Oman: The Royal Navy of Oman announced that it had successfully rescued the crew of a cargo vessel that came under missile attack near the Strait of Hormuz, in response to a distress call issued by the vessel.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the vessel, which flies the flag of the Republic of Malta, was struck by two missiles, prompting the immediate intervention of Royal Navy units, which succeeded in evacuating all 24 crew members.
The agency confirmed that all necessary medical and health care was provided to the crew following the evacuation, noting that no injuries were recorded among them.