Iran reportedly attacked an Omani island Tuesday after it allegedly helped the United States conduct its military escorts for tankers trying to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the New York Post.

The Iranian military struck Didamar, a small, rocky island located at the entry of the Persian Gulf that has been outfitted with navigational equipment. Oman confirmed that a loud explosion was detected at the base on the island.

Iran claimed personnel on the island “were helping the flow of oil smuggling by the enemy,” and comes as the country continues attacking the Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to regain control of the oil flowing out of the Persian Gulf.

The latest attack comes after October marked the worst month for ships sailing along the strait and its surrounding waterways, with analysts recording at least 28 incidents. There have also been at least 130 confirmed incidents in the waters since the war started, with at least 25 people killed, according to the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization.

The strike also comes after the U.S. attacked Iran's Qeshm Island last week, which President Donald Trump claimed were “minor” strikes, and said U.S. forces knocked out an Iranian anti-aircraft system within minutes.

The strikes came as Qatar boosted efforts to broker an agreement between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program. 

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