An explosion occurred at Oman’s Mina Al Fahal oil terminal, leading to a suspension of operations at the country’s main crude export facility. According to a Reuters report citing sources, the blast took place near the terminal’s Single Buoy Mooring (SBM) berth, prompting authorities to stop oil loading activities.

Sources indicated that the explosion likely resulted from a suspected drone attack between SBM 1 and SBM 2 berths, though the exact timing of the incident remains unclear. Following the explosion, several supertankers were reportedly anchored outside the port area, suggesting a temporary disruption in maritime operations.

The incident has raised immediate operational concerns for Oman’s oil export infrastructure, though no further details on damage assessment or restoration timelines were available from the report.