LONDON, July 20 (Xinhua) -- A vessel caught fire in waters near the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz, with the cause of the fire not yet confirmed, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said late Sunday.

This file photo taken on Feb. 19, 2025 shows the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo: Xinhua)

According to a UKMTO advisory, the incident was reported approximately 8 nautical miles northwest of Kumzar, Oman. The agency said it received information from military authorities that a vessel was on fire.