According to British security firm Ambrey, the recent collision involving two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz is not related to security concerns. The incident occurred near the coast of Iran, a critical oil checkpoint.

One of the tankers, the Front Eagle, had a fire that was extinguished 15 nautical miles off the UAE's Gulf of Oman coast. No pollution was detected as a result of the collision. The United Arab Emirates coastguard evacuated 24 people from the other tanker, Adalynn.

The Front Eagle was carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude oil to China, while the Adalynn, owned by Global Shipping Holding Ltd, was sailing towards the Suez Canal with no cargo. The incident comes amidst ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial maritime route for global oil transportation, with about a fifth of the world's oil passing through it. Due to the conflict in the region, shipowners are becoming more cautious about using the waterway, with reports of electronic interference in commercial ship navigation systems.

The US-led Combined Maritime Force has issued advisories regarding electronic interference originating from Iran's Port of Bandar Abbas. Iran has previously threatened to close the strait in response to Western pressure, a move that could impact global energy markets.

Iran has been linked to attacks on ships in the area since 2019, following the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. Despite the tensions, Tehran is likely to avoid direct confrontation with the US due to its limited military capabilities.