A security incident in the Strait of Hormuz is what U.K. Maritime Trade Operations is flagging, roughly 18 miles northeast of Khasab, Oman. Crew members came out of it unharmed, and so far there's no confirmed environmental impact. Vessels moving through are still being told to do it with caution. UKMTO's own characterization of the area is the world's most dangerous chokepoint, which tracks. Source: UK_MTO with writer Marie.