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Oman Warns of Suspected Floating Mine in Hormuz, Reinforcing Shipping Industry Fears

Oman's Maritime Security Centre issued a navigation warning after a floating object suspected to be a naval mine was sighted near the Strait of Hormuz within Omani territorial waters on Saturday. The alert urges seafarers, fishermen, and commercial vessels to exercise extreme caution while navigating the area. The warning reinforces months of warnings from shipping industry groups and military officials that mine threats remain a major obstacle to restoring confidence in the strategic waterway.