Commercial ships are sailing close to Oman and are being advised by maritime agencies to avoid Iran's waters around the Strait of Hormuz, with the risk of the conflict between Israel and Iran escalating,

Iran conflict The International Maritime Organisation has said there were no indications of any increased threat to shipping in the Arabian Gulf, despite Iranian calls for international measures to prevent escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Türkiye has elevated the security level for Turkish-flagged vessels calling at Iranian ports or navigating the Strait of Hormuz to the highest level,