The authorities of Oman reported this Monday the rescue and evacuation of 16 crew members from the Saudi ship 'Sidr', attacked last week by Iran while crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The incident resulted in the death of two sailors from the vessel, both of Filipino nationality.
The Maritime Security Center of Oman stated in a statement disseminated on social media that they have concluded their tasks of "support and assistance" to the 'Sidr', hit "by a projectile" off the coasts of the sultanate.
"A ship of the Royal Navy of Oman provided logistical support to the 25 crew members of the tanker and evacuated 16 of them, while ensuring that they received the necessary medical attention," it stated, without providing further information about the condition of the evacuees.
The Saudi company Bahri, owner of the tanker, confirmed last week the death of two crew members in the attack, after which Riyadh directly pointed to Tehran as responsible and emphasized "the need to reduce tension and respect the security of international navigation."
The 'Sidr' was attacked on August 31 when it was sailing through the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz, a route used by the United States to facilitate maritime traffic to and from the Persian Gulf, despite warnings issued by Iranian authorities.
Iran has repeatedly questioned the continuity of naval transit through the southern corridor. In recently announcing a principle of understanding with Oman for the management of traffic in this strategic passage, Tehran stated that the agreement contemplates the closure of this route, which the United States claims to control in coordination with its regional partners.