A vessel fire has been reported off the coast of the UAE near Mina Saqr, according to maritime security monitoring sources.

The incident occurred about 14 nautical miles west of Mina Saqr at approximately 14:21 UTC on Monday. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, citing a third-party report, that a ship was on fire and advised nearby vessels to maintain a safe distance.

The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.

The incident comes as tensions remain elevated despite a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. A surge in attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns that the truce may not hold.

It follows another incident on Sunday, when a tanker was struck by unidentified projectiles off the coast of Fujairah.