US navy aids tankers after ‘reported attack’ in gulf of Oman

The US navy’s 5th fleet says it is rendering assistance after receiving separate distress calls from two oil tankers in the gulf of Oman.

There were explosions and fires on both vessels.

Crew from both vessels have been safely evacuated.

The incident comes a month after four tankers were attacked off the United Arab Emirates.

The US already blamed the attack on an unnamed state actor.

The US also said Iran was behind the attacks.

Iran has denied the accusation and this has increased long-standing tensions between both countries.